FBI Sting Snares Miami-Linked International Jewelry Theft Crew

Colombian crew member awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to South Florida robberies

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A Colombian member of an international jewelry theft crew has been jailed at FDC Miami and is awaiting sentencing in May after pleading guilty to multiple robberies targeting jewelry centers in downtown Miami and Aventura. The arrests were part of the FBI's 'Operation Boujee Bandits' which involved Miami-Dade prosecutors and local police agencies to disrupt the high-value thefts.

Why it matters

Jewelry thefts have been a persistent problem in Miami's commercial districts, with criminals targeting businesses and workers. This case highlights the efforts of law enforcement to crack down on these organized crime rings that have caused significant property damage and public safety concerns in the community.

The details

The FBI's 'Operation Boujee Bandits' led to the arrest of a Colombian crew member known as 'El Enano' who has now pleaded guilty to multiple robberies in the Miami area. Authorities say the crew was part of a larger international jewelry theft ring that had been targeting businesses and workers in downtown Miami and Aventura.

  • The FBI's 'Operation Boujee Bandits' was conducted in recent months.
  • The Colombian crew member is scheduled to be sentenced in May 2026.

The players

El Enano

A Colombian member of an international jewelry theft crew who has pleaded guilty to multiple robberies in the Miami area and is awaiting sentencing.

Miami-Dade Prosecutors

Prosecutors who worked with the FBI on 'Operation Boujee Bandits' to disrupt the jewelry theft ring.

Local Police Agencies

Law enforcement agencies in Miami-Dade County that collaborated with the FBI on the operation.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow 'El Enano' out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt organized crime rings targeting businesses and workers in Miami's commercial districts. It raises questions about bail reform and public safety measures that may be needed to address repeat offenders and protect the community.