Man Sentenced in $1 Million Theft Scheme Targeting Surfers Across SoCal

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Moundir Kamil, a 56-year-old Orange County man, was sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison for his role in a theft scheme that stole nearly $1 million from surfers across Southern California between 2021 and 2022. Kamil and his accomplices would watch surfers, steal their keys, break into their cars, and drain their bank accounts, investment holdings, and crypto wallets while the surfers were in the water. The broader surf community became aware of the scheme after it hit well-known surfer and filmmaker Logan Dulien, who captured the thieves on surveillance camera.

Why it matters

This case highlights the vulnerability of beachgoers to theft and the need for improved security measures and community awareness to protect surfers and other coastal recreation enthusiasts. The scale of the theft ring's impact, targeting victims across multiple cities, also raises concerns about the coordination and sophistication of organized crime groups.

The details

According to prosecutors, Kamil and his accomplices, Jordan Adams and Jennifer Pruneda, would watch surfers park their cars, confirm when they were in the water, and then steal their keys to break into the vehicles. They would then drain the surfers' bank accounts, investment holdings, crypto wallets, and other financial accounts. When credit card companies inquired about suspicious activity, the thieves would answer the stolen phones and authorize the fraudulent purchases.

• Between April 2021 and December 2022, the theft ring stole nearly $1 million from surfers.
• Kamil was sentenced on January 29, 2026.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Kamil to be released on bail pending his deportation to Morocco.