The New York Police Department (NYPD) has issued a warning about a migrant moped gang targeting New Yorkers, engaging in violent crimes and attempting to hack bank accounts.
The gang is described as an organized crime group with ties to Venezuela, using scooters to carry out thefts and then hacking stolen phones to access financial apps.
“This is the organized crime. It’s just like the Mafia. But it’s a non-traditional organized crime group and it’s a continuing criminal enterprise,” NYC Detectives’ Endowment Association president Paul DiGiacomo said.
“This is something that has to be worked on, on a double prong with the NYPD and the federal government to really stop this syndicate.”
Despite some arrests, several suspects remain at large.
“Even if it’s a big crime, they don’t do any time at all,” DiGiacomo said. “For three years now, we’ve been telling Albany that the bail reform laws are not working. And, clearly, they’re not working because these individuals are out. You know, this law has to be changed to hold the criminal accountable for their actions. And there must be consequences. And until we have consequences, crime will continue to go up.”
“This has to be an effort by the NYPD, the federal government, and we have to work hand in hand to make sure that these individuals are properly punished,” he said.
The NYPD’s crackdown comes in the midst of an increase in violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants, sparking criticism of bail reform policies and the allocation of resources towards migrant support.
The NYPD, federal government, and law enforcement are urged to work together to address these issues and ensure consequences for criminal actions.
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