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crime
Supply Chain FBI Exposes $1 Billion Cargo Theft Network Amid Crackdown on CDL Training Schools
FreightWaves reports on a $1 billion cargo theft network uncovered by the FBI and federal crackdowns on 75 CDL training schools suspected of widespread fraud. The story highlights sophisticated criminal methods, driver safety risks, and law enforcement responses.
Logistics Jasbir Thandi Pleads Guilty in Trucking's Biggest Insurance Fraud Case
On July 18, 2025, Jasbir Thandi pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud in a scheme that defrauded Global Hawk Insurance and Houston General Insurance Exchange. The case exposes how a single broker controlled both the insurer and the premium flow, falsifying records and misappropriating millions. Thandi faces sentencing on Aug. 28.
Logistics Former Army Contractor Convicted in $1.1 Million Fort Bliss MRE Theft Scheme
A federal jury convicted former Army civilian contractor Joseph Lavar Davis of stealing more than 200 pallets of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) from Fort Bliss, valued at approximately $1.12 million. The theft involved false paperwork, rented trucks, and online sales. FBI and Army Criminal Investigation Division investigated.
Technology How hackers allegedly stole $1.7 million worth of condoms from a Walmart shipment
A shipment of ONE Condoms and Move lubricant worth $1.7 million was allegedly stolen after hackers used a phishing email to impersonate a legitimate trucking carrier. The cargo was rerouted to a Bronx warehouse instead of a Walmart distribution center in Pennsylvania. The FBI reported that cyber-enabled cargo theft losses in the US and Canada reached nearly $725 million in 2025, up 60% from the previous year.
Technology FBI Dismantles AI-Powered Phishing Service That Used Over a Million URLs to Steal Credit Cards
The FBI dismantled a Chinese phishing-as-a-service operation called Outsider Enterprise, seizing servers, cryptocurrency, and a Telegram bot. The three-year-old service generated around 9,000 fake websites and over a million fraudulent URLs, resulting in theft of 3.8 million credit card records and $1.9 billion in losses. Google filed a civil lawsuit and reported that criminals sent 2.5 million fraudulent SMS messages in just two weeks.
Trade White Supremacist Youth Group Orchestrated Belfast Riots – Country Risk Alert
A white supremacist youth group, part of the Active Club movement, orchestrated violent protests in Belfast following a knife attack. The unrest, amplified by far-right figures and social media, signals heightened country risk for importers and exporters in Northern Ireland.
Logistics Freight Fraud Surge: Fake IDs and Spoofed Emails
The logistics sector faces a surge in freight fraud involving fake IDs and spoofed emails, costing the industry millions. Criminals exploit digital deception to impersonate carriers and divert shipments.
Supply Chain Cargo Theft: A Growing Threat to U.S. Supply Chains
Cargo theft is increasingly impacting U.S. supply chains, leading to significant financial losses and operational disruptions. Industry leaders like Donna Lemm emphasize the need for strategic responses to mitigate these risks.