RT Bloomberg en Español (@BBGenEspanol)🇲🇽 Transportar mercancías en México se ha vuelto un riesgo constante. Un aumento en el robo de carga tiene en alerta a empresas y transportistas, y complica el panorama de seguridad de Claudia Sheinbaum.@mayaaverbuch explica: https://t.co/k8bDnLqFME https://t.co/LQCPn689G1 ...

Mexico’s highways are seeing a robbery attempt every 50 minutes. As cargo theft climbs, the pressure is mounting on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government https://t.co/5h97rWWkir ...

Core Points - The Department of Justice has charged members of an Armenian organized crime ring for stealing over $83 million worth of cargo from Amazon by impersonating legitimate truck drivers [1] - Cargo theft is a significant issue for Amazon, with the company facing recurring thefts of its shipments [2] - The DOJ's complaint indicates that cargo theft-related losses across the retail industry are estimated to be close to $1 billion or more annually [4] Company Efforts - Amazon has intensified its efforts to combat fraudulent and illegal activities on its platform, including the suspension of dozens of third-party merchants allegedly selling stolen goods [3] - The company cooperated with DOJ officials during the investigation, providing information about stolen goods and details of the alleged fraudsters' accounts [6] Criminal Operations - The alleged fraudsters operated four transport carriers that obtained freight routes from Amazon Relay, diverting from their designated routes to steal goods [4][5] - The DOJ's investigation revealed that the fraudsters had possession of various stolen goods, including kitchen appliances and other merchandise [6] Legal Proceedings - Several defendants are expected to appear in court in Los Angeles, while one defendant has been detained in Fort Lauderdale, Florida [7]

ATLANTA, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The GearTrack April Cargo Security Index reveals that 54% of U.S. cargo theft incidents occurred in California, Florida, and Texas in March 2025. California’s reported cargo theft incidents increased by 34% month-over-month, while both Texas’ and Florida’s number of incidents increased 17% compared to February. Additionally, food and beverage were amongst the top targeted thefts, which included a thwarted heist of $55,000 worth of beef in Philadelphia along with h ...