The men were arrested on 6/20/24 around Midnight in Fullerton, CA. A third individual was released at the scene.
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Two Romanian nationals have been charged with hate crimes for posing as U.S. immigration agents to target Hispanic victims across Orange County. Laurentiu Baceanu and Alexandru Vasile, believed to be in the U.S. illegally, wore fake law enforcement badges and spoke in Spanish to intimidate victims into handing over cash and debit cards, threatening deportation. At least one robbery involved a gun.
The suspects face 11 felony counts of second-degree robbery and 11 felony hate crime enhancements in Orange County, with each potentially facing up to 29 years in state prison. They also face charges in Contra Costa County, including kidnapping, false imprisonment, and robbery, and are suspected of similar crimes in Santa Clara County and possibly Washington and New York.
Both men are being held without bail due to their ongoing risk to public safety. Authorities urge any potential victims to contact local police or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS or occrimestoppers.org.
Trials will commence in Orange County before moving to Contra Costa County.
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