Romania Scammers Accused of Serious Bias Crimes

Two Romanian nationals have been charged with hate crimes for impersonating U.S. immigration agents and targeting Hispanic individuals in Orange County. The suspects allegedly approached victims, believed to be undocumented immigrants, while wearing fake law enforcement badges and speaking Spanish. They threatened these victims with deportation if they did not surrender their money and debit cards. Additionally, it was reported that a firearm was present in their vehicle during at least one of the robberies.