NYC Moped Gang of Venezuelan Migrants: The High-Tech Banking App Breach

Venezuelan Migrant Gang Uses Hackers to Steal From NYC Women

At least seven members of a Venezuelan migrant gang were arrested in New York City after terrorizing women and stealing their phones. The gang allegedly used hackers to breach banking apps and make fraudulent purchases, draining victims’ bank accounts before sending the stolen phones to Colombia. Police believe the gang is led by 30-year-old Victor Parra, who had a tech expert hack the phones. This sophisticated criminal enterprise has been targeting victims’ Venmo, Zelle, and other money transfer accounts before shipping the phones overseas to be sold.