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Seven charged for alleged role in robberies of athletes' homes

Related Topics: Bobby Portis

Seven men have been charged by federal prosecutors for their alleged roles in a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent professional athletes.

According to the complaint, a copy of which was obtained by ABC News, the seven men -- ranging in age from 20 to 38 and all from Chile -- were members of a South American theft group and are accused of stealing more than $2 million in valuables.

They were charged Tuesday with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and could face up to 10 years in prison.

The complaint includes a photo of three of the men posing with a safe and jewelry that was allegedly stolen from the home of Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis.