FBI Raid in Diamond District Nets Two Arrests

The FBI raided a pawn shop in New York City's Diamond District, arresting Dmitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar for allegedly operating a fencing operation connected to South American theft groups targeting high-end homes, including that of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. The suspects are accused of purchasing stolen luxury items such as jewelry and watches and reselling them through their business. The operation is linked to a series of burglaries at the homes of professional athletes across the U.S. Phone records and surveillance reportedly link Nezhinskiy to members of a burglary crew involved in the Ohio break-in. Authorities seized large quantities of suspected stolen goods and cash during the raid. The two men face charges of conspiracy to receive stolen property and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.