Leader of 14-member Armenian Criminal Gang Arrested in the USA

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested the leader of a 14-member Armenian criminal gang and other members in Los Angeles, suspected of stealing nearly $30 million intended for aid and loans to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. A widespread special operation was carried out by the department, uncovering an international organized crime group accused of embezzling millions from federal financial programs.

According to investigators, the group's leader is William McGryan, of Armenian descent, who is accused of creating fake companies with fraudulent documents to steal millions. Investigators believe McGryan was the mastermind of the gang. The criminal case states that he has connections to criminal circles, threatened a citizen with a firearm and a baseball bat, and is considered an unpredictable person.

He initiated the establishment of fake companies through which applications for financial aid were submitted using forged banking and tax documents. Law enforcement officials seized cash, equipment, and weapons during the raids. The suspects are charged with conspiracy, bank and tax fraud, as well as money laundering.

As a result of the operation, 14 individuals were arrested, of whom 13 are of Armenian descent but have obtained U.S. citizenship. At least one suspect faces the threat of deportation.

It is noteworthy that 13 members of an Armenian criminal organization have been arrested in the U.S. They are charged with attempted murder, robbery, illegal possession of firearms, bank and financial fraud, as well as stealing goods worth $83 million through an online retail platform.