Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that two New Jersey men were charged for their involvement in an international stolen merchandise ring, diverting over $1 million in beauty products.
The arrests, part of 'Fashionably Fencing,' utilized undercover operatives who made purchases from suspects via social media, highlighting the innovative methods to tackle retail theft.
This case represents a significant turn in law enforcement's approach to stolen goods, as it is the first instance in New York of charging individuals with fostering the sale of stolen goods.
Marte and Pena de Dios are accused of theft from a distribution warehouse, where Marte worked, emphasizing the internal threat from past employees.
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