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Shenzhen's Feiyang Times Building Exposed as Global Hub for Stolen iPhones
- In 2023, London resident Sam Amrani had his iPhone 15 Pro forcibly taken by a pair of individuals on electric bikes and was able to follow its extensive 6,000-mile route, which ended at a building in Shenzhen, China.
- This incident reflects a broader pattern where stolen iPhones from cities like London and Los Angeles are funneled to the Feiyang Times building, known locally as the 'stolen iPhone building'.
- The Feiyang Times building specializes in buying, selling, and dismantling second-hand iPhones from Western countries, with a notable market for locked devices that are stripped for parts.
- Thieves favor electric bikes for quick street snatches, and despite Apple’s security features like Find My and Activation Lock, the trade persists, with locked iPhones fetching about 30 percent of unlocked prices according to sellers.
- While authorities acknowledge the problem and promise appropriate action, the persistent demand and established supply chain imply that eradicating this global stolen iPhone network remains challenging.
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