Seven men have been charged in connection with a nationwide spree of burglaries targeting high-profile athletes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. The men are charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and are believed to be part of a South American burglary crew from Chile. The burglaries resulted in the theft of $2 million in goods, including jewelry, watches, and cash from the homes of various athletes. The men are also accused of burglarizing the home of Bobby Portis Jr. and a Cincinnati Bengals player, among others.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida stated that the defendants targeted athletes who were away or playing in games at the time of the burglaries, similar to cases investigated across the country targeting homes of wealthy individuals. The burglaries are believed to be carried out by South American criminal crews who exploit loopholes in the U.S. Visa Waiver program to enter the country without background checks.
Federal officials have warned high-profile athletes about the burglaries that have been occurring nationwide. The seven men face up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted. The burglaries have raised concerns about the safety of high-profile individuals and the ease with which criminals can enter the U.S. through the Visa Waiver program. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officials are working to identify and prosecute those involved in the spree of burglaries.
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