202 Charged in Nationwide Auto Theft Ring, Texas Arrests
202 Charged in Nationwide Auto Theft Ring, Texas Arrests

202 Charged in Nationwide Auto Theft Ring, Texas Arrests

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Two Cuban nationals, Sadiel Noa-Aguila and Miguel Baez-Echevarria, were arrested and charged in connection with a large-scale vehicle theft ring that operated across multiple U.S. cities, including Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, and several Texas locations. The suspects allegedly used electronic devices to hack vehicle security systems and reprogram key fobs, enabling the theft of luxury vehicles which were then modified with fake license plates or altered VINs before being resold or exported to Mexico through Texas border ports. Baez-Echevarria faces additional charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which could result in a 20-year prison sentence, while both face up to 10 years for aiding and abetting the exportation of stolen vehicles. This case is part of the broader Operation Take Back America, a federal and local law enforcement initiative targeting illegal immigration, violent crime, and transnational criminal organizations. The investigation revealed that the theft ring generated millions of dollars in illicit profits, with Baez linked to at least 15 stolen vehicles. Both suspects are scheduled to appear in federal court in McAllen and Las Vegas respectively, as the Southern District of Texas continues to coordinate efforts against cartel-related and organized crime activities.

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