Federal authorities charge THE LOST MC under RICO statutes.

LOS SANTOS, SA August 31, 2023 – A significant blow to organized crime has been dealt today as federal authorities announced charges against fourteen members of the notorious motorcycle club known as “The Lost”. Operating primarily in and around the city of Los Santos, these individuals have been implicated in a string of crimes that have not only terrorized the city but also brought a new level of brutality to gang warfare. The charges, laid under the RICO statutes, include murder, attempted murder, racketeering, and conspiracy.

This federal action follows a recent escalation in the gang’s activities, including a series of retaliatory attacks against a rival faction, following an assault on their compound. Tensions would boil over when The Lost launched an assault on the Los Santos Police Department, leaving multiple officers injured.

The charges come after a joint investigation by local police and federal agencies including the FIB, DEA, and State Department. A press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office states that a 49-count indictment has been unsealed charging all members of the Lost MC under provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

All indicted members of the Lost MC have been transferred to a federal detention facility in upstate New York. Due to the potential risk they pose to the public and their status as flight risks, they are not eligible for bail. As the multi-agency task force continues its investigation into the gang’s criminal activities in and around Los Santos, more details on specific charges and case docket numbers are expected to emerge soon.

In the aftermath of the Lost MC’s reign, Los Santos begins to heal. The city bears the scars of recent violence, but as justice takes its course, a collective sigh of relief is felt. The resilient spirit of San Andreas is undimmed; residents, though marked by the past, are unified in their resolve to rebuild. The journey is steep, but with each step, the city moves towards a hopeful future.