Immigration

How a $100 Million Jewelry Heist Suspect Escaped Justice Through Immigration Lapses

By Economics Desk | January 22, 2026

In a stunning failure of coordination, federal immigration officials permitted a key suspect in the largest U.S. jewelry heist to deport himself, sidestepping prosecution and leaving victims without justice.

The American justice system faces a glaring breakdown when Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores—a suspect charged in the audacious $100 million jewelry heist north of Los Angeles—was allowed by federal immigration authorities to self-deport to South America in December 2023, effectively avoiding trial and potential imprisonment.This shocking development, revealed through court filings and reports, exposes a disturbing lack of communication between law enforcement agencies tasked with upholding our nation’s laws and ensuring public safety.How Did a Major Theft Suspect Slip Through the Cracks?Jeson Flores was among seven accused of orchestrating what is believed to be the largest jewelry robbery in U.S....

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