Spouses from Indiana pleaded guilty to stealing goods from Amazon for $ 1.2 million. Under false names, they bought electronics from the online store, then complained about the marriage and received a replacement without returning the first device. Further, stolen equipment was sold at a reduced price, and money was laundered.

Recognition of guilt.

A married couple from the American state of Indiana pleaded guilty to the fraudulent scheme, which resulted in Amazon stealing more than $ 1.2 million in goods. As reported by The Star Press, in May 2017. spouses and their accomplice were also charged with falsifying federal mail messages and money laundering.

Under the guilty plea agreement, the spouses will have to return the stolen money to Amazon. In addition, they face imprisonment for up to 20 years. The final verdict will be passed on November 9, 2017..

Fraudulent scheme.

Erin Finan, 38, and Leah Finan, 37, took advantage of an inadequately designed system for exchanging defective merchandise in the Amazon online store. Store rules do not always require that defective items be sent to the seller before he sends the goods for replacement. Using hundreds of false names, the spouses ordered electronics such as GoPro cameras, smart Samsung watches, and Microsoft Xbox consoles, and then reported that the devices were damaged or not working. Amazon sent a replacement, but the attackers did not send back allegedly defective equipment.

Spouse's companion Danijel Glumac helped them with the transportation of stolen goods and suggested how to remain unnoticed in the Amazon system. The Finns sold him stolen equipment at below-market prices, after which Glumak prepared it for resale through an unnamed commercial structure in New York. Glumak also allegedly laundered proceeds from these sales before paying his share to the accomplices. In total, he received over $ 1.2 million for resold products, giving the Finans about $ 725 thousand.