California Authorities Charge Woman in $8M Retail Theft Scheme

The scheme involved stealing beauty products from stores across 21 counties to sell on Amazon.

Authorities have charged a woman for leading a retail theft ring that targeted beauty stores across 21 California counties, resulting in nearly $8 million in stolen goods.
The theft ring specifically targeted Ulta and Sephora stores, with stolen items sold on the ringleader's Amazon storefront at reduced prices.
Federal and state law enforcement agencies, including the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security, collaborated in the investigation.
Recovered goods from the scheme are estimated at $400,000 in value, with total losses exceeding $7.8 million.
Nine defendants face a total of 140 counts, including grand theft, receiving stolen property, conspiracy, and organized retail crime.