Alleged NYC migrant crime ring stole victims’ phones in drive-by thefts, then accessed their bank accounts, cops say

Mayor Eric Adams and top NYPD brass announced on Monday the takedown of a crime ring orchestrated and perpetrated by migrants.

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Police busted a crew of drive-by thieves who stole cellphones from unsuspecting victims, then used the devices to clean out their bank accounts, NYPD brass and Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday. 

Law enforcement sources said the illegal enterprise hit victims in four of the five boroughs, with over half of the crimes taking place in Manhattan. The alleged ringleader — identified as Victor Parra,

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