California officials have charged three men in connection with a widespread identity theft scheme that affected multiple counties, including Alameda and Santa Clara. The suspects allegedly obtained store credit cards under stolen identities, enabling them to accumulate over $100,000 in merchandise from high-end retailers. Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized that this organized retail theft poses a significant threat to businesses and communities. The investigation, initially prompted by a report from Signet Jewelers, saw collaboration between various law enforcement agencies to dismantle this coordinated crime operation.
California officials filed felony charges against three men for their involvement in a coordinated identity theft scheme that targeted multiple counties, affecting numerous victims.
The suspects applied for store credit cards using stolen identities to purchase over $100,000 in merchandise, demonstrating a malicious, organized retail crime operation.
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