Jewelry heist suspect deported before trial
Jan 23, 2026
Country of origin: South America

Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, one of seven people charged with stealing millions in jewelry, diamonds, emeralds, gold, rubies and designer watches in 2022, was allowed to self-deport to South America by federal immigration authorities before facing trial. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges prior to his deportation.
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- $100m jewelry heist suspect deported before trial
CNN·Jan 23, 2026·archived copy
- Immigration officials allow suspect in $100M jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial
Associated Press·Jan 22, 2026·archived copy
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