Multimillion dollar oil and gas crime gang busted

ODESSA -- Ten people have been arrested in the theft of about $2 million worth of oil and gas condensate from oil companies and producers in West Texas. The arrests Tuesday came following a seven-month investigation by a regional oil theft task force. Six of the suspects face charges of federal wire fraud, mail fraud and conspiracy. Four were arrested on state money laundering charges. Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter said the suspects stole about 8,000 barrels of oil in one month alone.____(by Matt/Midland Reporter-Telegram)
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This is organized crime stealing oil and gas from the middlemen. These fellas are on federal charges and headed to federal courthouse and probably federal pen.
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