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Jamaican Man Charged with $750K Crab and Cologne Heist

2/6/2026

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Romoy Forbes, a 31-year-old Jamaican national, faces federal charges for stealing nearly 34,000 pounds of frozen snow crab and more than $750,000 worth of cologne, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison.
He allegedly used hacked emails to impersonate trucking firms and divert goods to the black market.
The FBI began investigating after a warehouse employee reported the snow crab theft on July 15, 2025.
Forbes also stole blueberries using similar tactics.

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Romoy Forbes, a 31-year-old Jamaican national, faces federal charges for stealing nearly 34,000 pounds of frozen snow crab and more than $750,000 worth of cologne, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison.
He allegedly used hacked emails to impersonate trucking firms and divert goods to the black market.
The FBI began investigating after a warehouse employee reported the snow crab theft on July 15, 2025.
Forbes also stole blueberries using similar tactics.