Federal prosecutors have charged nine individuals linked to a scheme allegedly smuggling over $200 million worth of counterfeit and illicit goods from China through Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. The indictment details a conspiracy involving logistics company executives, warehouse owners, and truck drivers who aimed to replace contraband with innocent filler cargo before customs inspections. The lead defendant, Weijun Zheng, is believed to have fled to China. Authorities recovered over $130 million in counterfeit goods and hazardous substances, highlighting this as the largest trade fraud in the area’s history.
Nine people have been charged with federal crimes for allegedly smuggling over $200 million in counterfeit and illicit goods from China via Los Angeles ports.
Federal prosecutors allege a complex conspiracy involving logistics company executives, warehouse owners, and truck drivers to facilitate the smuggling operation undetected.
The lead defendant, Weijun Zheng, orchestrated the scheme from the U.S., while remaining at large and believed to be in China.
Authorities seized over $130 million in fake goods and dangerous substances, marking it as the largest recorded trade fraud at the L.A.-Long Beach port.
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