 They told law enforcement that they were targeting these individuals because, quote, they have cash, they are not smart, and they are afraid of their immigration status and that they will not go to law enforcement. The two 19-year-old men who authorities say have ties with Romanian organized crime organizations are facing hate crime and robbery charges. Last Thursday, they allegedly approached and robbed two Hispanic victims, telling them to hand over their money and debit cards if they didn't want to be deported.