Broward County Man Charged in Multi-State Luxury Car Theft Ring
A Broward County man, Hakam Shahin, faces federal charges for his alleged involvement in a scheme to steal high-end vehicles and ship them overseas to the Middle East and Africa. The operation involved transporting stolen luxury cars, including Range Rovers,…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 17, 2026 —
A man from Broward County, Florida, Hakam Shahin, has been federally charged in connection with an alleged scheme to steal high-end vehicles and export them to international markets. The operation reportedly involved the theft of luxury cars from multiple states and their subsequent shipment to destinations in the Middle East and Africa.
According to federal authorities, the stolen vehicles included a range of luxury brands such as Range Rovers, Cadillacs, Mercedes-Benz, and Lamborghinis. These vehicles were allegedly transported across state lines before being loaded into shipping containers for export.
Hakam Shahin was arrested in Florida. He is currently awaiting extradition to New Jersey, which is the jurisdiction where the federal case is being prosecuted. The specifics of the charges and the full scope of the alleged theft ring’s operations are detailed in the federal indictment.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the timeline of the alleged crimes, the exact number of vehicles involved, and any other individuals implicated in the scheme, were not immediately available. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to dismantle the network responsible for the international trafficking of stolen luxury automobiles.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Gothner on www.local10.com, see more information here.
