Two Indian nationals were found guilty today of conspiring to steal at least $2 million in cargo by purchasing or fraudulently using legitimate trucking companies to obtain shipping contracts, picking up loads from warehouses throughout Southern California, and stealing the goods rather than delivering them to their destinations.
Arshpreet Singh, 28, of Sacramento, and Vikramjeet Singh, 31, of Fontana, were both convicted in Los Angeles on one federal count of conspiracy to steal from interstate or foreign goods. Arshpreet Singh was also found guilty on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
According to evidence given during the seven-day trial, Arshpreet Singh and his co-conspirators purchased or illegally used real trucking companies to bid on legitimate shipping contracts. After winning the bids, the defendants and others took custody of the cargo but stole it instead of delivering it to its intended destination.
The stolen cargo frequently included high-value electronics such as televisions and laptop computers, as well as appliances and other high-value consumer goods. Other products stolen throughout the conspiracy included vacuums, LED lights, shoes, and tires, resulting in an estimated loss of at least $2 million, according to federal authorities.
The thefts took place throughout Southern California, including Fontana, Vernon, Santa Fe Springs, Perris, City of Industry, Long Beach, Compton, Commerce, Pico Rivera, Chino, and Moreno Valley, as well as Grand Prairie, Texas.
Leave a Reply