Tou Sue Vang was sentenced to 12 years in prison for leading a catalytic converter theft ring that raked in over $38 million by buying stolen car parts from local thieves. Vang, his brother, and mother operated this illegal scheme without a business license, shipping stolen converters to a New Jersey buyer, DG Auto, which later sold them for over $600 million. This widespread theft business reflects a growing crime trend in the U.S., driven by the high value of these car parts and lax security.
Tou Sue Vang and his family conducted a massive illegal operation, earning over $38 million by buying stolen catalytic converters and selling them to a buyer in New Jersey.
Catalytic converter theft is rampant in the U.S., largely due to the parts' high value and the ease with which they can be stolen.
The family operated their theft enterprise from private residences without a valid business license, showing a blatant disregard for the law.
The widespread impacts of the theft ring were highlighted by an incident where a man was fatally shot trying to stop a catalytic converter theft.
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