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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
NYC pawn shop owner pleads guilty after serving as fence for Joe Burrow home robbery
A pawn shop owner in New York City pleaded guilty to serving as a fence for luxury goods stolen from people's homes. Per the Associated Press, that includes the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Dimitriy Nezhinskiy pleaded on a federal charge of conspiring to receive stolen property that had been transported in interstate commerce. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison, plus restitution of approximately $2,500,000, and forfeiture of more than $2,500,000. Per the AP, he said in court that his business was mostly legal: 'I am very sorry for my actions,' the 44-year-old New Jersey resident said in Brooklyn federal court. 'Most of my business was completely legitimate, and it was a good business.' Burrow's house was burglarized last December while he was leading the Bengals in a win over the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football," part of a string of burglaries involving the homes of professional athletes. A group of seven Chilean nationals were later arrested and charged for the theft. The experience left Burrow unwilling to go through with the purchase of a Batmobile. He also has pondered moving houses, citing a breach in privacy. Authorities accused Nezhinskiy and his co-defendant Juan Villar of knowingly purchasing stolen property, which included jewelry, watches, handbags, and assorted luxury items from outside the state of New York, acquired from burglary crews traveling around the U.S. and targeting the homes of the wealthy. An undercover detective reportedly conducted seven controlled sales of purported stolen property to Nezhinskiy or Villar at their shop, explicitly telling them they were stolen before executing the sale. A raid at the pawn shop and Nezhinskiy's storage units also yielded large quantities of suspected stolen property, including high-end handbags, wine, sports memorabilia, jewelry, artwork, and power tools, the latter of which could be used in burglaries. From the DOJ: 'This defendant ran a black-market pipeline, buying stolen luxury goods from organized theft crews that targeted homes and businesses,' said NYPD Commissioner Tisch. 'It was a deliberate operation that helped professional burglars prey on innocent people. Today's guilty plea sends a clear message: If you profit off stolen property, we will find you and dismantle your operation. I want to thank our detectives and federal partners for their work on this case.' Villar reportedly pleaded guilty in June to conspiring to receive stolen property that had been transported in interstate commerce.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
NYC pawn shop owner pleads guilty after serving as fence for Joe Burrow home robbery
A pawn shop owner in New York City pleaded guilty to serving as a fence for luxury goods stolen from people's homes. Per the Associated Press, that includes the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Dimitriy Nezhinskiy pleaded on a federal charge of conspiring to receive stolen property that had been transported in interstate commerce. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison, plus restitution of approximately $2,500,000, and forfeiture of more than $2,500,000. Per the AP, he said in court that his business was mostly legal: 'I am very sorry for my actions,' the 44-year-old New Jersey resident said in Brooklyn federal court. 'Most of my business was completely legitimate, and it was a good business.' Burrow's house was burglarized last December while he was leading the Bengals in a win over the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football," part of a string of burglaries involving the homes of professional athletes. A group of seven Chilean nationals were later arrested and charged for the theft. The experience left Burrow unwilling to go through with the purchase of a Batmobile. He also has pondered moving houses, citing a breach in privacy. Authorities accused Nezhinskiy and his co-defendant Juan Villar of knowingly purchasing stolen property, which included jewelry, watches, handbags, and assorted luxury items from outside the state of New York, acquired from burglary crews traveling around the U.S. and targeting the homes of the wealthy. An undercover detective reportedly conducted seven controlled sales of purported stolen property to Nezhinskiy or Villar at their shop, explicitly telling them they were stolen before executing the sale. A raid at the pawn shop and Nezhinskiy's storage units also yielded large quantities of suspected stolen property, including high-end handbags, wine, sports memorabilia, jewelry, artwork, and power tools, the latter of which could be used in burglaries. From the DOJ: 'This defendant ran a black-market pipeline, buying stolen luxury goods from organized theft crews that targeted homes and businesses,' said NYPD Commissioner Tisch. 'It was a deliberate operation that helped professional burglars prey on innocent people. Today's guilty plea sends a clear message: If you profit off stolen property, we will find you and dismantle your operation. I want to thank our detectives and federal partners for their work on this case.' Villar reportedly pleaded guilty in June to conspiring to receive stolen property that had been transported in interstate commerce.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Flying with luxury items? Lessons from Hong Kong singer Jenny Tseng's theft experience
Veteran Hong Kong Cantopop star Jenny Tseng shared online that she had fallen victim to theft recently, losing luxury items such as Louis Vuitton products from her checked luggage. Her case highlights a common concern for many travellers about safety while flying. The Post examines the steps you can take to safeguard your personal belongings and how to submit an insurance claim for stolen items. 1. What happened to Jenny Tseng? The 72-year-old singer said on Thursday that she was alarmed at losing 'all valuable items', including Louis Vuitton coats and new bags, after checking in her luggage with China Airlines in London for her flight back to Hong Kong. 'Believe it or not, when I opened my luggage at home, all valuable items were stolen,' Tseng said in a social media post that attracted more than 1,000 reactions and dozens of comments. 'I want to tell everyone to be extra careful. My lost items were worth more than the flight tickets.' She said that she suspected the theft occurred on the conveyor belt system and had reported the incident to police in the United Kingdom.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
People Are Sharing The One Product They Bought That Turned Them Into A Total Snob, And Now They Can Never Go Back To The Cheap Stuff
These days — especially with prices rising — it seems like everyone is always on the hunt for dupes or cheaper alternatives to their favorite products. But sometimes, the "real deal" is so good that the budget version just cannot compete! So much so that once you experience that kind of quality, there's just no going back. Recently, redditor Wonderful-Economy762 wanted to know which purchases completely leveled people up and made them unexpectedly picky when they asked: "What's one product you bought that turned you into a total snob — like, you can never go back to the cheap stuff?" From butter to bedsheets, here's what people said made them raise their standards for good: 1."High-quality headphones. Once you hear music on good headphones, cheap ones sound like static." —ColdAntique291 "This! After using great headphones, you try your old ones and suddenly it sounds like your music is coming out of a haunted bucket." —Random_NameGenerated 2."High-quality butter." —Calm-Sea-5526 "Kerrygold is my fave." —pereuse 3."Balsamic vinegar." —U_kiddingme "The thick, expensive kind." —nycvhrs 4."Really good olive oil." —WeirdcoolWilson "I married an Italian and learned of this liquid gold. When it goes on sale, the family gets the word out and some buy it by the case." —dbrackulator 5."Whole coffee beans. No pre-ground coffee for me, keep your freeze-dried coffee to yourself, thanks!" —blondehairedangel "Came here to say this. Grinding your own has no substitute." —stairway2000 6."Maldon Sea Salt Flakes." —tyrannosaurus_eh "Their smoked salt is amazing too." —Smallloudcat 7."My fancy coffee machine. I'm never going back to instant coffee." —0ld_skool "I was just telling someone I can't drink drip coffee anymore. It just doesn't taste good to me now." —leese216 8."My KitchenAid stand mixer." —rushX33 "Mine runs great. Got it in 1999 or 2000." —Necessary_Internet75 9."Heated seats in my vehicles. It's pretty common across most models these days, but I first got them in 2005, and I told myself, 'There's just no going back now...'" —TravelEven1789 "Also the heated steering wheel!" —Fragrant_Turnover_38 10."Maple syrup!!!" —FlapDoodle-Badger "True Vermont maple syrup is on another level. We have a vacation home near many sugarhouses. No chemicals, no flavoring, no additives. Just pure syrup is ridiculously better." —imonlinedammit1 11."Quality fabrics — cotton, linen, and wool." —Jadey006 "I never thought I would be checking fabrics as much as I do now. Cotton seems to be becoming a thing of the past." —VivelaVendetta 12."Birkenstock sandals. I have knee problems, and they redistribute weight just enough to make a BIG difference — so much so, that I bought a slip-in style and ankle boot for when the cooler weather comes." —nycvhrs "Agreed. I've bought similar cheaper brands and they are not the same support at all." —catashtrophe84 13."Vanilla extract for baking. I cannot use the 'imitation' crap anymore, even if it is half the price." —L0st-137 "Real vanilla is expensive and worth every penny." —Transcontinental-flt 14."Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce." —bebenee27 "Oh hells yes. It's pricey, but it's damn good." —Yankee6Actual 15."My perfume. The specific scent I wear, I've worn almost every day for the past 25 years. I won't change it." —Ecjg2010 "Exactly! I may have on a thrift store shirt and a pair of jeans I bought at a yard sale, but Imma have on one of my expensive perfumes with them." —ALmommy1234 16."Really great cookware. Most people start out on T-fal, but once you can afford the good stuff, your cooking will never be the same. I personally love my Scanpans. Oh, and quality knives like Wüsthof." —Adorable_Complaint36 "Solid advice. Great cookware and great knives are so worth it and will last a lifetime given proper care and use."—UnsafeAtEverySpeed 17."Coca-Cola. I never buy the cheap shit." —ricst "Off-brand cola is the worst. I can handle off-brand orange, citrus, or ginger ale, but any brown soda needs to be brand." —Pizzaisbae13 18."Q-tips." —Foxingmatch "True. Generic ones are crap." —FireBallXLV 19."Aesop body wash and hand soap. Smells so good and doesn't dry skin." —mega_star_ "That's a level of rich I aspire to." —Careless-Ad8346 "High-quality sheets with a great thread count.' —Heebyjeebees "And silk pillowcases." —vernongodlittle_ You can read the original thread on Reddit. Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
CNA
30-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Malaysia's expanded Sales and Services Tax to take effect tomorrow
Malaysia's expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) will take effect tomorrow (Jul 1), despite public outcry. The tax hike of 5% to 10% will apply to a range of luxury and non-essential items, such as imported seafood. Foreigners can also expect to pay more for private healthcare and education. The expanded SST is projected to generate up to RM10 billion, or US$2.4 billion, a year — revenue the government said will go towards healthcare, education and targeted subsidies. Afifah Ariffin has more.
