Man charged in ‘largest jewelry heist in U.S. history,’ avoids trial by getting deported
- Posted on January 21, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Man charged in ‘largest jewelry heist in U.S. history,’ avoids trial by getting deported
A defendant in federal custody for what authorities have called the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history was deported to Ecuador late last month, according to court filings, effectively ending the case against him. Jewelers who lost nearly $100 million in merchandise are indignant.
