New indictment in gift card conspiracy

By: Teddy Tauscher

Outlets: Eagle-Tribune

Published: July 25, 2026

Words: 577

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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SALEM, N.H. — During an investigation into a scheme involving fraudulently obtained gift cards used to buy electronics, police found a local warehouse with more than 7,000 Apple products worth a combined $8 million.

So far at least three people have pleaded guilty to their roles in the conspiracy that prosecutors have said involved Chinese nationals. This week, a federal grand jury indicted Jinbin Ren, 38, of Lynnfield on …

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