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N.Y. prosecutors charge 8 men with stealing $5 million in food, cigarettes in shipping fraud scheme

By The Washington Times June 4, 2026
Eight men, reportedly illegal immigrants from Uzbekistan, are facing New York state charges after being accused by prosecutors of impersonating shipping companies to steal goods worth millions of dollars.
N.Y. prosecutors charge 8 men with stealing $5 million in food, cigarettes in shipping fraud scheme

N.Y. prosecutors charge 8 men with stealing $5 million in food, cigarettes in shipping fraud scheme Eight men, identified as alleged illegal immigrants from Uzbekistan, are facing charges in New York. Prosecutors accuse them of impersonating shipping companies. Their alleged scheme involved stealing goods valued at millions of dollars.

  • Eight men are facing New York state charges.
  • The men are reportedly illegal immigrants from Uzbekistan.
  • They are accused of impersonating shipping companies.
  • The alleged scheme involved stealing goods worth millions of dollars.
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