The Washington State Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Unit has filed its sixth criminal prosecution, targeting three individuals accused of orchestrating a “double-dipping” theft scheme involving Home Depot stores across four counties. The suspects, Volodymyr Tsuman, Veniamen Tsuman, and Leonid Trotskovets, allegedly stole over $48,000 in merchandise through more than 50 thefts.
The scheme involved using original purchase receipts to steal matching items or exploiting pick-up paperwork to claim unpaid goods. Charges include first-degree and second-degree organized retail theft, carrying potential sentences of up to 10 years in prison and fines of $20,000. Restitution for Home Depot will also be pursued.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Organized Retail Crime Unit, established in 2023, addresses sophisticated theft operations impacting retailers and employees. The unit provides centralized resources and supports multi-jurisdictional investigations.
“Organized retail crime is a sophisticated problem, and our team is equally sophisticated,” Ferguson stated. “We are committed to protecting Washington’s business owners and employees.”
Washington’s Organized Retail Crime Unit joins similar efforts nationwide, bolstering law enforcement’s ability to combat large-scale retail theft. Since its creation, the unit has secured its first prosecution and continues to address cases threatening the retail sector.
Attorney General’s Press Release
