Santa Clara police have arrested 12 individuals in connection with a mail theft and fraud ring discovered earlier this month. The operation involved the possession of U.S. Postal Service keys, locks, and uniforms, indicating a sophisticated scheme. In a related incident, a suspected scam artist was apprehended in the Bay Area, accused of orchestrating a $2 million fraud scheme just before allegedly planning to flee the country. Additionally, a father-daughter team was arrested in Southern California for their involvement in a theft ring that resulted in nearly $400,000 worth of stolen merchandise. Authorities also reported the arrest of two individuals from Southern California for tampering with retail gift cards, having seized over 500 cards from major retailers including Home Depot, Apple, and Amazon.