Prison call center gang extorts victims, stages home invasions; prosecutor urges cellphone ban

A criminal gang operating a prison call center made 50 extortion calls daily across the country, impersonating police and threatening victims, with violent home invasions as enforcement. The prosecutor who dismantled the organization called for an immediate ban on prison cellphone use, highlighting a systemic gap in correctional oversight. The case underscores the scale of organized extortion from within prisons and the need for policy action.

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