How Nike insiders were charged with conspiring to steal millions of dollars' worth of sneakers

2026-08-05 10:00 • ;Libor Jany

Reselling sneakers has become a multibillion-dollar industry, with the most sought-after pairs selling secondhand for three or four times their retail value. LAPD detectives were part of a case that accuses Nike warehouse employees of diverting shoes to a broker who supplied local stores.

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