Police Raid Reveals Hidden Fortune: Melbourne Gang’s Stolen Goods Stash Includes Crypto ATMs
Following the bust of a local crime gang that targeted cryptocurrency ATMs and collector card stores throughout Melbourne, Australian police have discovered an Aladdin’s cave of stolen products. For those who are unaware, locations of immense wealth are referred to as Aladdin’s cave.
According to a statement released by Victoria authorities on February 17, local authorities said that a significant network of offenders had been responsible for several commercial thefts since mid-January, including the theft of six Bitcoin ATMs and tens of thousands of dollars worth of collector cards. According to the authorities, the investigation resulted in the discovery of a cache of stolen goods, including power equipment, a pill press machine, 100 car keys, and guns. Numerous Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering, and other collector cards were featured in the cave.
Crime Spree Ends: Four Arrested in Melbourne Bitcoin ATM and Gaming Store Burglaries
The North West Metro Regional Crime Squad’s Detective Inspector Patrick Watkinson stated that they had detained key criminals and thought the group might be affiliated with a bigger syndicate. Four men were taken into custody in relation to a crime spree. One defendant faces numerous charges, including 14 counts of breaking into commercial Bitcoin ATMs and gaming stores, handling stolen property, and being a prohibited individual in possession of a trafficable number of guns. On May 2, he is expected in court.
On February 21, another will appear in court on charges of five commercial burglaries, three instances of motor vehicle theft, unlicensed driving, and possession of a prohibited firearm. Australian police said two other guys were released while they were investigated further.
Police have also identified the lesser offenders supplying stolen goods and, more importantly, the Middle Eastern Organised Crime Syndicates tasking the apprehended offenders,
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