South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds

A California man admitted to leading a 'crime tourism' ring that facilitated nearly $24 million in luxury goods thefts across the U.S. using a fraudulent car rental company, Driver Power Rentals. Juan Carlos Thola-Duran and his co-conspirator Ana Maria Arriagada provided stolen vehicles and fake identities to South American thieves, who stole electronics, jewelry, and designer goods, laundering proceeds through structured financial transactions.