Silicon Valley’s tech scene just got a whole lot more dramatic. A crew of six Southern California bandits allegedly pulled off a mind-blowing series of high-tech heists targeting some of the Bay Area’s biggest tech giants, swiping a whopping $22 million in gear.

The Mastermind Criminals

Brothers Galo Horacio and Joao Jose Chamorro aren’t your average thieves. These guys operated like a precision tech startup, but instead of coding, they were stealing. Their sophisticated operation involved fraudulently registered cars, license plate switcheroos, and even counter-surveillance techniques that would make a spy movie look amateur.

Big Tech, Big Targets

Their primary hunting grounds? Nvidia and Apple’s supply chains. From warehouse break-ins to boldly robbing delivery trucks at red lights, these guys knew exactly how to hit tech companies where it hurts. Their most audacious move? A $7 million chip heist from a Burlingame warehouse destined for San Jose.

The Long Arm of Tech Justice

But crime doesn’t pay in Silicon Valley. The FBI caught wind of their operation, which stretched back five years and across multiple states. With radio signal jammers, walkie-talkies, and hundreds of thousands in cash, these alleged criminals thought they were untouchable. Spoiler alert: they weren’t.

Now they’re facing federal charges, proving that even in the wild west of tech innovation, there are still consequences for those who try to game the system.