A Roweltt couple have been swept up in what federal prosecutors describe as a nationwide, coordinated takedown of a syndicate profiting from the widespread theft of catalytic converters.
A statement from the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma says the United States is seeking forfeiture of over $545 million in connection with this case.
The US Attorney further says "in total, 21 individuals in five states have been arrested and/or charged for their roles in the conspiracy."
As reported by NBC-5, that includes a Rowlett couple, Tommy and Maggie Chau who were arrested Wednesday and booked into the Dallas County jail. They are each being charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and are each held on a $75,000 bond.
“This national network of criminals hurt victims across the country,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “They made hundreds of millions of dollars in the process—on the backs of thousands of innocent car owners. Today’s charges showcase how the FBI and its partners act together to stop crimes that hurt all too many Americans.”
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