Member of Multi-Million Dollar Fencing Ring Convicted

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A Norcross man was found guilty of being a leading member of a fencing enterprise that profited from shipping stolen, domestically blacklisted electronic items overseas. Kong Zhen Ni, 41, was convicted of violating Georgia's RICO Act and theft by receiving, and was sentenced to seven years in prison, three years of probation, and a $100,000 fine.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of organized retail crime and fencing operations that exploit loopholes to illegally profit from stolen goods. The large scale of the operation and the sophisticated money laundering scheme uncovered demonstrate the need for continued law enforcement efforts to combat these complex criminal enterprises.

The details

Police investigating reports of porch piracy in Gwinnett County in November 2024 identified a suspect who led them to Ni as a primary fence. Surveillance showed Ni and partners had set up an elaborate scheme to fence electronic devices overseas to areas like Hong Kong and Dubai, where the blacklisted items could be sold. Investigators also uncovered a sophisticated money laundering operation to conceal the illegal income. A search warrant executed in May 2025 recovered over $5 million in stolen electronics and $1.2 million from Ni's home.

• In November 2024, police investigating porch piracy identified a suspect who led them to Ni.
• On May 29, 2025, police executed a search warrant and recovered over $5 million in stolen electronics and $1.2 million from Ni's home.
• In August 2025, Ni was indicted and granted an expedited trial.
• In January 2026, Ni was convicted by a jury within two weeks.

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What’s next

Other defendants await prosecution in the case.