"It's these types of activities that despite seeming like almost victimless crimes, are driving carjackings, late-night robberies and chaos in communities throughout the province," said Minister of Transport Prabmeet Sakaria at a news conference Friday. Those involved in VIN fraud contribute to larger systemic issues of crime and security in Ontario's neighborhoods.
When a vehicle is stolen, the VIN is flagged across North America to prevent it being sold. But criminals are replacing the VIN plate, often with one from a comparable vehicle that has been totalled, legally exported or one registered in another province or U.S. state, CBC News previously reported. This manipulation of vehicle histories is a significant concern for law enforcement.
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