Tarrant County DA warns senior adults about international gold theft scheme

Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells is warning older adults about an international gold theft scheme that has stolen millions of dollars worth of gold.

In a press release Friday, Sorrells said in recent months, law enforcement seized more than $130 million in gold linked to the scheme.

Eighteen people have been indicted in connection to the case. That includes couriers who allegedly collect gold or cash from senior adults and jewelry store owners who melt down stolen gold and convert it into bangles that are smuggled to India, according to Sorrells…

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