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18-02-2025
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$300K Rolls-Royce Stolen in South Beach Recovered in Luxury Auto Theft Crackdown
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A $300,000 Rolls-Royce stolen in South Beach has been recovered as part of a sweeping crackdown on an elaborate luxury car theft ring, authorities confirmed. The Rolls-Royce, owned by Detroit resident Nader Eldamouni, was intercepted by thieves while en route to Michigan. It has since been found and is currently parked at the Miami Beach Police headquarters on Washington Avenue, awaiting its return to Eldamouni. "Thank you so much for helping me find my car," Eldamouni said, expressing relief weeks after the theft. A rare Rolls-Royce was among several high-end vehicles that were recovered by police in what detectives describe as an elaborate auto theft ring. — WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) February 14, 2025 Miami Beach detectives uncovered a complex scheme in which criminals exploited vehicle dispatchers and transporters, rerouting luxury cars without owners realizing it. The investigation revealed that suspects manipulated transport orders, diverting shipments to fraudulent locations. Eldamouni's 2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn, with its distinctive orange top and seats, was stolen in January when an unauthorized transport order kept the vehicle from ever leaving South Florida. 'This is an extremely sophisticated and complex investigation because it represents a new crime trend,' Miami Beach Police Officer Christopher Bess explained. Just days after local news broke the story, officers arrested three men in Aventura in connection with the crime. During a January 31 court appearance, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer listed the charges against them, including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, and organized fraud. While initial arrests led to the recovery of several stolen SUVs, Eldamouni's Rolls remained missing—until now. 'This case exemplifies the diligent investigative efforts of our detectives in identifying and dismantling a complex criminal network specializing in the theft of luxury vehicles,' said Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones. 'To date, our detectives have collectively recovered approximately $5.3 million in stolen luxury vehicles.' Exclusive video captured the moment Eldamouni's prized Rolls-Royce was towed to police headquarters, marking a significant victory in the ongoing investigation. 'I call you every day. You call me back and give me all the updates. Thank you so much,' Eldamouni said, grateful for law enforcement's dedication to the case. Authorities believe this recovery may be just the beginning. Multiple agencies are working to determine if additional high-end vehicles are tied to the same theft ring. For now, Eldamouni is preparing to fly back to Miami to reclaim his Rolls-Royce. 'I will see you in Miami and pick up the car,' he said. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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10-02-2025
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Police Just Busted a Crime Ring That Was Rerouting Deliveries of Rolls-Royces, Ferraris, and More
Anyone currently awaiting delivery of a high-end automobile in South Florida can sleep a little easier tonight Local authorities made three arrests last week in connection to a criminal ring that has been stealing exotic cars in the region, WSVN 7 News Miami. The accused are said to have broken into computer systems to reroute delivery locations of the stolen vehicles. More from Robb Report How Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and More Marques Are Responding to Shifts in the EV Market This Le Mans-Winning Ferrari Just Sold for Over $36 Million The Ferrari Testarossa Is an Icon of 1980s Style That's Making a Comeback The arrests were made as part of an investigation that was launched after a Rolls-Royce Dawn belonging to Nader Eldamouni was stolen while being transported between Miami Beach and Michigan. Police found that thieves were targeting dispatchers and transporters that work with car delivery services. They infiltrate their computer systems, change the delivery location, and then use paperwork that looks legitimate to take possession of the vehicles. This method, CarScoops notes, has been used to steal everything from the Dawn to a Ferrari 488 Pista. Once authorities were aware of how the scheme worked, a controlled delivery was set up in the city of Aventura. At the set time, three men pulled up in an unidentified Bentley and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan to pick up the keys to a Lamborghini Urus. After they were observed paying $700 for the delivery, officers moved in and arrested all three. The three men have been identified as 41-year-old Yuriy Korotovskyy, 43-year-old Hrant Nazarian, and 53-year-old Arman Gevorgyan. Following the sting operation, the men were taken into custody and charged with grand theft, dealing in stolen property, and conspiracy to commit organized fraud. They are believed to be connected to Armenian and Russian brokers who reroute the deliveries. Despite the arrests, Eldamouni's Dawn has yet to be recovered. If this all sounds a little familiar it's because this method has been utilized to steal pricy automobiles several times over the last year. In June, a tech-savvy swindler, again in South Florida, hacked into a delivery service's driver's portal and used the information they accessed too to reroute delivery of a Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Then, in October, MLB star Kris Bryant's Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica was stolen by a group of ne'er-do-wells who hacked into the systems of the delivery service he'd hired to transport the vehicle from Denver to Las Vegas. In recovering the supercar, authorities also uncovered another theft ring that was using fake documents and VIN switching to steal and traffic luxury vehicles. Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
