Two Indian nationals convicted in $16 million cargo theft scheme in Los Angeles

A federal jury in Los Angeles has convicted Arshpreet Singh and Vikramjeet Singh, both Indian nationals, of conspiracy to commit cargo theft. The two men operated an elaborate scheme targeting warehouses across Southern California, prosecutors said.

The defendants acquired legitimate trucking company credentials or fraudulently used existing company identities to gain access to warehouse facilities in the region. Using these false credentials, they removed merchandise from storage facilities but failed to deliver the goods to their intended destinations, effectively stealing the cargo.

According to court records, the theft operation caused estimated losses exceeding $2 million. Investigators determined the defendants targeted high-value shipments stored in Southern California distribution centers, exploiting vulnerabilities in the supply chain logistics system.

The convictions mark a significant outcome in the ongoing federal effort to combat organized cargo theft, which has become increasingly prevalent across major logistics hubs in California. Both men now face sentencing in the coming weeks. The case underscores the vulnerabilities in the trucking and warehouse industry to sophisticated credential fraud schemes.