Seven Chilean nationals were charged in connection with a multi-state burglary ring that targeted homeowners across the U.S., stealing valuables worth over $100,000, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. They face charges of conspiracy to sell and receive stolen property crossing state lines and receiving stolen property.
The group was part of a larger theft network known for evading law enforcement through fake identifications and short-term rentals. "These individuals ransacked homes in New Jersey and along the East Coast, stealing valuable items, and quickly moved across the country to continue their crimes," said FBI-Newark Special Agent-in-charge Brian J. Driscoll, Jr.
