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Prison Bound for Stolen Goods Empire | Seattle News
A man named Andrey Balun is heading to prison for 18 months after running a massive stolen goods operation that netted millions—buying security-tagged meds and electronics from stores, flipping them on Amazon and eBay under fake storefronts. His scheme, which he knew was under investigation as early as 2019, devastated local retailers and fueled a cycle of job losses, higher prices, and even violence. Authorities seized over 74,000 stolen items worth $2.4 million. Balun’s plea includes forfeiting $1 million to the government—a stark warning about the real human cost of retail theft. Listen in…
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