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Major Crime Syndicate Indicted After Undercover Operation Unveils Extortion

1/5/2026

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Ten suspects, including Nidal Abu Latif, head of the Abu Latif crime organization, will be indicted for extortion, fraud, and money laundering.
The indictments follow a year-long undercover operation using a state witness known as "The Prince" who infiltrated the gang and uncovered activity over five years.
Final indictments are pending as investigators pursue additional extortion schemes linked to the case.

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Story summary

Ten suspects, including Nidal Abu Latif, head of the Abu Latif crime organization, will be indicted for extortion, fraud, and money laundering.
The indictments follow a year-long undercover operation using a state witness known as "The Prince" who infiltrated the gang and uncovered activity over five years.
Final indictments are pending as investigators pursue additional extortion schemes linked to the case.