Four Arrested in Fake Vehicle RC Racket

Rapid Summary

• Kurnool police arrested four individuals involved in forging vehicle Registration Certificates (RCs) from multiple states and producing counterfeit currency.
• The accused were identified as Shaik Subhan, Shaik Shapeer Basha, D. Sudhir Babu,and P. Surappa from Nandyal town and kurnool.
• During investigation:

– 23 stolen motorcycles and an auto were recovered.
– Over 150 duplicate RCs had been prepared by one of the accused, alongside No Objection Certificates forged on behalf of the police department.

• fake RCs were advertised on social media platforms like Facebook and distributed via brokers across several states including Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Odisha, among others.
• Police seized:

– 220 fake rcs,
– ₹12,500 counterfeit currency,
– Equipment used for document forgery.

Indian Opinion Analysis

this case highlights vulnerabilities in systems regulating vehicle registration processes that are exploited through counterfeiting operations spanning multiple states. The use of social media platforms such as Facebook to reach customers further showcases how digital spaces are enabling widespread fraud mechanisms despite proactive monitoring by authorities. Seizing stolen vehicles is another indication that this criminal network may have broader links with automobile theft operations.

Given the regional scope-covering states across India-this incident underscores the need for stronger inter-state collaboration between RTO officials and law enforcement agencies to address cyber-enabled document forgery efficiently. Enhancing authentication mechanisms for vehicle documents could deter such illicit activities in the future while protecting public trust in regulatory frameworks.

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