NYC Officials Break Up International ID Theft Scam

New York City officials busted an international credit card and identity theft ring that ensnared more than 6,000 customers around the world and caused about $15 million in losses, police and prosecutors said Thursday.

The ring was based in New York with roots in Nigeria, and suspects were accused of shipping stolen or illegally-obtained credit cards to buyers around the world.

More than 35 people have been indicted on enterprise corruption charges. So far, at least 22 suspects pleaded not guilty to enterprise corruption and other charges in state Supreme Court in Queens. Most of the suspects were Nigerian nationals living in New York.