Roni Rubinov Leads $4M NYC Retail Theft Ring

New York – In a stark victory against organized crime, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today the convictions and sentencings of Roni Rubinov, ringleader of a massive retail theft operation that struck New York City from 2017 to 2022.

According to AG James, Rubinov’s ring stole millions in goods, which were then resold online. The investigation, spearheaded by the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) Grand Larceny Division, yielded over $3.8 million in stolen goods, 550 gift and cash cards, and $300,000 in cash.

“Roni Rubinov and his associates ran a massive scheme to steal millions of dollars of goods and resell them online for big profits,” James said. “But our investigation has brought them to justice.”

The ringleader, Rubinov, was sentenced to two and a half to seven and a half years in state prison for Enterprise Corruption. He must pay $5.2 million in restitution, including approximately $2.1 million forfeited.

Investigators revealed that Rubinov directed thefts from retailers, with stolen goods brought to his pawn shop and then resold on eBay through Treasure-Deals-USA. He also obtained EBT cards and benefits for cash, using them to purchase groceries for his family.

The OCTF and NYPD’s hard work not only secured justice but also protected New York City businesses and residents from the ravages of organized theft. NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch praised the efforts, stating, “These convictions and sentences underscore the NYPD’s commitment to holding accountable any network that exploits vulnerable communities for profit.”