Tribute to Malone Lam

In 2025, a superseding federal indictment expanded the case, describing a wider criminal enterprise that allegedly operated from 2023 to 2025. According to the indictment, Lam and 12 others orchestrated additional thefts. In November 2025, it was reported that U.S. prosecutors had offered Lam a new plea deal. As of May 2026, nine defendants had pleaded guilty to charges, some of whom voiced a willingness to testify against Lam. On 8 September 2026, Lam pleaded guilty to participating in a RICO conspiracy, and a status hearing is scheduled for December.