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Malani Jewelers raided in U.S. multi-state gold scam probe
The search warrants were issued as part of the ongoing organized fraud investigation involving the laundering and melting of gold tied to scams.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Sat, 28, Feb 2026
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Malani Jewelers / Malani Jewelers
Federal and state law enforcement agencies raided Georgia-based, family-owned Malani Jewelers branches in Richardson, Texas, and Decatur, Georgia, on Feb. 25 on suspicion of involvement in gold bar scams.
The sheriff’s office revealed that the search warrants were issued as part of an ongoing organized fraud investigation involving the laundering and melting of gold tied to scams in which victims, often senior citizens, are contacted by individuals impersonating law enforcement or regulatory officials and pressured into withdrawing funds, purchasing gold and transferring those assets to couriers under false pretenses.
Authorities also raided the Orlando Gold Refinery in Altamonte Springs, Florida, along with Malani Jewelers.
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The Collin County Sheriff’s Office coordinated the simultaneous search warrant execution with the Lithonia Police Department in Georgia and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
Talking about the raids, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement, “Today’s action represents a continued effort to identify and dismantle all components of this organized criminal operation.”
It added, “The Collin County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement partners and appreciates their coordination and assistance as this investigation progresses.”
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