Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has revealed that Venezuelan migrants were being used by criminal organizations to commit retail thefts in exchange for fake identification documents. An investigation by the Sheriff's office uncovered a scheme where migrants were promised fake social security cards, driver's licenses, or green cards if they shoplifted. Three individuals have been charged in connection with operating a fake ID mill that provided these bogus documents to the migrants. During the bust, 481 fake IDs, including social security cards, green cards, and driver's licenses, were recovered. Additionally, 40 grams of suspected methamphetamine were found.
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3 Mexicans were arrested in Illinois for recruiting other illegals to commit retail theft in order to receive fake IDs. 481 fake IDs were recovered including social security cards, green cards, and driver’s licenses. 40 grams of suspected methamphetamine was also found. Biden’s… https://t.co/mhvhlp5QLo
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Three men operated a fake ID mill, selling bogus Green Cards, Social Security cards, and driver's licenses to Venezuelan migrants, officials say. https://t.co/dCHTB4oEbg
TONIGHT ON THE CBS 2 NEWS AT 10: The Cook County Sheriff’s office has uncovered an unusual scheme behind a string of retail thefts. Migrants were told if they shoplifted, they would get fake IDs. Tonight, how the shoplifting ring was busted. https://t.co/XON3i99dmR
Venezuelan migrants, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said, are being used by criminal organizations to engage in small retail thefts in exchange for fake social security cards, driver's licenses or green cards. https://t.co/OhVYkMk9JQ