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Last month, federal officials allegedly deported one of the suspects in a massive 2022 jewelry heist in Southern California where thieves made off with $100 million in merchandise, in what prosecutors have called the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history.

Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores was sent to Ecuador on or about December 29, according to court documents obtained by The Los Angeles Times. He was believed to be linked to a raid on a Brinks truck that netted a fortune in stolen jewels, gold and watches.

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[–] halcyoncmdr@piefed.social 5 points 2 months ago

I hope the insurance company sues DHS/ICE for assisting with his escape.

[–] Blackfeathr@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago

To bad he didn't face a trial

[–] maid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 months ago
[–] NorthoftheBorder@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

Incompetence and cruelty are the hallmarks of this administration.

[–] E_coli42@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] T156@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (8 children)

The criminal is no longer in the country, as they voluntarily self-deported. Extradition would no longer be possible.

[–] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Do you know what extradition is? If he's in a country with extradition deals with the US, the US can ask to be arrested and send back to the US to be judge

[–] Lucelu2@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago

I bet this guy can pay people enough to forget they saw him. He can change his name and go no contact.

[–] T156@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

Ah, I see. I thought that they meant that the US should extradite the criminal.

Though if he voluntarily self-deported to escape the trial, it seems rather unlikely that he would have chosen a country with extradition deals with the US. That seems like it would just be going in a circle.

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