Miami Beach Police Recover $5.3M Worth of Stolen Exotic Vehicles in Organized Scheme
Three Men Arrested in Connection with Luxury Car Theft and Resale
Miami Beach Police have recovered $5.3 million worth of stolen high-end exotic vehicles following the arrests of three men accused in an organized crime scheme, officials said Thursday.
Arrests Made in Connection with Stolen Rolls Royce Report
On January 31, 41-year-old Yuriy Korotovskyy, 53-year-old Arman Gevorgyan, and 43-year-old Hrant Nazarian were arrested in connection with the scheme that involved the theft and resale of luxury automobiles. The arrests came after a report of a stolen Rolls Royce.
Complex Criminal Network Dismantled
“This case exemplifies the diligent investigative efforts of our detectives in identifying and dismantling a complex criminal network specializing in the theft of luxury vehicles,” Police Chief Wayne Jones said. “To date, our detectives have collectively recovered approximately $5.3 million in stolen luxury vehicles through a series of investigations.”
How the Scheme Worked
Police called the scheme a “complex criminal trend” in which the suspects are accused of exploiting vehicle dispatchers and transporters by manipulating the order destinations of high-end vehicles.
The suspects allegedly rerouted truck drivers at the point of vehicle pickup, diverting shipments to fraudulent locations, police said.
Suspects Charged with Multiple Offenses
The suspects, who are accused of being brokers who orchestrated the schemes, have been charged with multiple offenses, including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, and conspiracy to commit organized fraud.
Conclusion
The recovery of these stolen luxury vehicles is a significant achievement for the Miami Beach Police Department, demonstrating their commitment to combating organized crime and protecting the community.
FAQs
* What was the total value of the stolen luxury vehicles recovered?
+ $5.3 million
* How many people were arrested in connection with the scheme?
+ 3
* What were the charges against the suspects?
+ Grand theft, dealing in stolen property, and conspiracy to commit organized fraud
* What was the method used by the suspects to reroute truck drivers?
+ Manipulating the order destinations of high-end vehicles and diverting shipments to fraudulent locations
