Man Steals $2.5 Million in Memory Cards to Fund TikTok Livestreams

Authorities say the 33-year-old Miami resident confessed to stealing and selling the cards from his employer over several months.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:07am

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A 33-year-old Miami man was arrested for allegedly stealing up to $2.5 million worth of memory cards from his employer, Abboud Trading Corp., and selling them to pay for TikTok livestreams. The man, Ricardo Jose Blanco Nunez, confessed to stealing 55 boxes of memory cards over the past few months and was caught trying to steal another box on Monday.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of employee theft, especially as more people turn to social media platforms like TikTok for entertainment and income. It also raises concerns about the security measures in place at small businesses to prevent such large-scale thefts.

The details

According to the arrest report, Blanco Nunez was caught by his employer "relocating" a box containing 50 Kingston memory cards valued at $14,750. The employer then reported an inventory shortage of Kingston memory cards totaling about $2.5 million from November 2025 to the present day. Blanco Nunez confessed to stealing a total of 55 boxes since November that contained memory cards valued at $811,250, which he sold to pay for TikTok livestreams.

  • In November 2025, Blanco Nunez allegedly began stealing memory cards from his employer.
  • On Monday, Blanco Nunez was caught trying to steal another box of memory cards.

The players

Ricardo Jose Blanco Nunez

A 33-year-old Miami resident who was arrested for stealing up to $2.5 million worth of memory cards from his employer to fund TikTok livestreams.

Abboud Trading Corp.

The Miami-area business where Blanco Nunez worked and from which he allegedly stole the memory cards.

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What’s next

Blanco Nunez is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, and his bond is set to be determined.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for small businesses to have robust inventory management and security protocols in place to prevent such large-scale thefts by employees. It also raises concerns about the potential for social media platforms like TikTok to incentivize criminal behavior.