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A group of twelve individuals has been indicted for their involvement in a large-scale cargo theft conspiracy targeting Nike’s North American Logistics Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The suspects, including Roy Harvey Jr., Bereket Abraham, and Jorge Cuellar, allegedly worked together to steal at least $2 million in Nike products between July 2021 and June 2024. The investigation, led by the FBI’s Cargo Theft Task Force, revealed that the defendants would identify and locate products in the Nike warehouse, then place shipping labels to predetermined locations throughout the US where they would retrieve and resell the stolen goods.
The indictment, unsealed on May 21, 2026, charges all twelve defendants with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property, and one defendant with interstate transportation of stolen property. The case has been assigned to United States District Judge Thomas L. Parker. The investigation was a multi-year effort by the FBI’s Cargo Theft Task Force, which has been working to combat cargo theft and related crimes in the Memphis area.
The suspects, ranging in age from 30 to 47, are from various locations across the US, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Memphis. They allegedly used their knowledge of the Nike warehouse and shipping procedures to carry out the thefts, which were often coordinated and executed with precision. The FBI’s investigation has shed light on the scope and complexity of the conspiracy, which involved the theft and resale of millions of dollars’ worth of Nike products.
The indictment is a significant development in the fight against cargo theft and organized crime in the Memphis area. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies have been working to disrupt and dismantle these types of conspiracies, which can have a significant impact on businesses and the economy. The case will now proceed to trial, where the defendants will face charges related to their alleged involvement in the cargo theft conspiracy.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Organized Crime
- Defendant: Tennessee
- Location: TN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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