A California mom is accused of leading a nationwide shoplifting scheme that stole millions of dollars worth of makeup and clothing from stores over a decade. She allegedly paid women to steal goods, sold them on Amazon, and faces multiple felony charges.
Key Points
Accused mom ran a complex and orchestrated criminal scheme
Charges include conspiracy to commit organized retail theft and grand theft
Alleged group targeted various retailers nationwide and sold stolen goods on Amazon
Pros
Efforts by California Attorney General to address organized retail theft
Collaboration between retailers and authorities to combat retail crime
Cons
Millions of dollars worth of makeup and clothing stolen
Potential danger posed by reselling stolen products online