A federal jury has convicted five Philadelphia men for their roles in a large-scale and violent carjacking operation that authorities say spread fear across multiple neighborhoods and surrounding communities.
The men — Mikal McCracken, Amin Muse, Aleem Abdul-Hakim, Dean Fosque and Kavon Coleman — were found guilty of participating in a criminal conspiracy that operated from October 2021 through October 2022. Prosecutors said the group was responsible for dozens of armed carjackings, with at least 29 incidents formally charged in court. Authorities believe the total number of thefts connected to the ring may reach approximately 60.
According to officials, the organization carried out coordinated gunpoint carjackings primarily in Southwest and Northeast Philadelphia. Investigators said several robberies occurred within a single night, demonstrating what they described as a highly organized and aggressive operation. Victims were allegedly assaulted, robbed of personal belongings and, in some cases, shot during the attacks. Stolen credit cards and financial information were later used in fraud schemes…