Creator Drama
Coolkicks Co-Owner Charged
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Jul 23, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“place shipping labels to predetermined locations throughout the United States where they would retrieve and resell the stolen product,”
via dexerto.com
Background
Coolkicks is a popular shoe store and YouTube group known for selling high-priced sneakers to celebrities.
The store was raided by the Los Angeles Police Department in October 2025 amid claims of selling fake shoes to customers.
The timeline
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Alleged Cargo Theft Ring Begins
A group of 12 individuals, including Bereket Abraham, allegedly begins operating a cargo theft ring, stealing Nike shoes from distribution centers in Tennessee.[1340]
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LAPD Arrests Roy Harvey Jr.
The Los Angeles Police Department reportedly arrests Roy Harvey Jr. on state charges of receiving stolen property related to the Nike shoes.[1341]
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Coolkicks Store Raided
The Los Angeles Police Department raids the Coolkicks store amid claims of selling fake shoes to customers, and owner Adeel Shams is arrested.[1340]
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Abraham, Harvey, and Cuellar Appear in Court
Bereket Abraham, Roy Harvey Jr., and Jorge Cuellar reportedly appear in federal court in Los Angeles on charges of conspiracy, interstate transportation of stolen property, and aiding and abetting.[1341]
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Indictment Unsealed
The indictment against the 12 individuals, including Bereket Abraham, is unsealed, revealing the alleged cargo theft ring and the charges against them.[1340]
Frequently asked
What is the charge against Bereket Abraham?
Bereket Abraham is charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property.
How much could Abraham face in fines and prison time if convicted?
If convicted, Abraham could face up to 15 years in federal prison, $500,000 in fines, and three years of supervised release.
What is the status of the case against Abraham and the other defendants?
The case is ongoing, and it is not known when Abraham and the other defendants are due to appear for trial in Tennessee.
Related drama
Sources
- dexerto.com, Bereket Abraham, part of the Cool Kicks YouTube group and shoe store, has been indicted along with 11 others by US officials over a $2 million Nike theft case that has been running for years at this p, Jul 23, 2026.
- independent.co.uk, A co-owner of a prominent Melrose Avenue shoe retailer, known for selling high-priced sneakers to celebrities, is among a dozen individuals facing federal charges in connection with an alleged organiz, Jul 23, 2026.
Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “Coolkicks Co-Owner Charged.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/coolkicks-co-owner-charged/.