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Brooklyn-Based Crime Lord Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
Brooklyn, New York – Roman Nikoghosyan, a high-ranking member of the Brooklyn-based Eurasian organized crime syndicate KavKaz Nation, was sentenced to 8 years in prison for extortion and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
Nikoghosyan, 34, of Brooklyn, was arrested in Los Angeles, California, in July 2021, and pleaded guilty to the charges in September 2022.
According to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, Nikoghosyan is a prolific extortionist who preyed on the Eurasian community in Brooklyn.
Nikoghosyan, also known as ‘Roma,’ extorted two individuals in 2021, demanding $15,000 in total. He also possessed a Hi-Point 995 rifle, which was found during the execution of a search warrant at a stash house in Brooklyn.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office, and the New York City Police Department.
The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s Organized Crime and Gangs Section, with Assistant United States Attorneys Matthew R. Galeotti and Dana Rehnquist in charge of the prosecution.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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