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NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal’s $180,000 Custom Made Range Rover Is Stolen from Moving Company in Possible Hacker Attack: Reports say
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has become the latest high-profile victim of a shocking digital-age crime — the theft of his custom $180,000 Range Rover in what investigators suspect was a coordinated hacker attack.
According to reports, the luxury vehicle was being transported from Georgia to Louisiana by a company called Effortless Motors when it mysteriously vanished en route. Authorities believe cybercriminals may have breached the company’s systems, accessed shipment data, and rerouted the delivery.
The SUV, customized to fit Shaq’s massive 7-foot-1 frame, was a one-of-a-kind vehicle featuring extended legroom, reinforced interiors, and bespoke fittings. Its uniqueness makes it both highly valuable and difficult to resell — suggesting that the thieves may have planned the heist with precision.
Sources indicate that a tow truck registered to a wrecker service was used in the diversion, with surveillance footage capturing what appeared to be a legitimate vehicle pickup. However, the car never reached its destination.
Effortless Motors has since offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the missing vehicle. Shaq, known for his calm demeanor off the court, is said to be cooperating closely with law enforcement as the investigation unfolds.
The Digital Threat Behind the Heist
Experts warn that this could mark a growing trend in cyber-enabled theft, where hackers infiltrate shipping and logistics systems to intercept valuable goods mid-transit. With celebrities and luxury owners increasingly relying on digital logistics, vulnerabilities in data protection are becoming a new frontier for criminal activity.
For now, Shaquille O’Neal’s prized Range Rover remains missing — and the case stands as a cautionary tale that even multimillion-dollar security systems can be breached in the digital era.