Article continues below advertisementNike Allegedly Hauled Away Kobe Bryant-Signed Sneakers During LAPD RaidAPEX / MEGADuring the raid, LAPD officers were allegedly accompanied by Nike representatives, who, at police direction, loaded all Nike-branded merchandise onto trucks and transported it out of California to Nike facilities in Oregon. The complaint claims this included apparel "such as jackets," a "wooden memorabilia box," and sneakers released years earlier, some of which were even signed by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The complaint claims the alleged scheme focused solely on unreleased Nike sneakers tied to that six-month window. He turned that passion into a successful business, a business that immensely benefited Nike by boosting enthusiasm for its products. Ljustina claims business partners distanced themselves, brands cut off access, and Project Blitz’s operations ground to a near standstill due to a lack of inventory.