The bust serves as a reminder to shoppers during the holiday season to be wary of too-good-to-be-true deals, warns Queens DA Melinda Katz.
Gov. Kathy Hochul noted that these arrests mark the first use of a new law aimed at curbing the sale of stolen goods, enhancing legal accountability.
William Walker highlighted the financial toll on businesses and consumers, stating that organized retail crime has caused approximately $4 billion in losses since 2021.
The group's leaders orchestrated shoplifting across multiple states over two years, focusing on high-end beauty products and designer apparel from various retailers.
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