Two Dominican women accused of stealing merchandise in the U.S.

Two women of Dominican origin have been formally charged in New York with offenses including criminal possession of stolen goods, grand larceny, and conspiracy. Authorities allege the suspects operated an international theft ring directly out of their residential properties.

Investigators note that one of the residences utilized in the alleged criminal operation was simultaneously functioning as a day care center. The charges highlight the scope of the alleged illicit enterprise, which spanned international boundaries and involved the handling and distribution of stolen merchandise.