A man from Arad destroyed his own car to stage a theft. After removing the wheels and parts of the body, he broke a window and went to the Police to file a complaint. However, the law enforcement officers found the missing pieces at his home.
Fraud attempts with fictitious car parts theft Photo: Archive
Insurance companies claim that fraud attempts of this kind are on the rise. This was also noticed by the police, who had more and more cases of fabricated thefts, being an increasingly common phenomenon.
Drivers make claims for the disappearance of parts of the car body, trying to receive compensation from the companies that insured their cars. It’s just that the investigation still leads to them, and the culprits risk going to prison. They are also caught after trying to sell the parts they declared stolen.
“There are quite a few across the country, especially for expensive brands. There is also a black market in these subassemblies, which appear on various online platforms for sale“, says insurance broker Marius Constantinescu for Observator News.
Such a case was also encountered in Arad, where a man destroyed his own car to stage the theft. Following the police investigation, a criminal case was filed.
The drivers hope to obtain from the agents the finding of a non-existent theft, which would bring them a substantial amount from the company with which they have the CASCO policy. Car parts that can be easily removed are mostly targeted: side mirrors, radio or GPS antennas, car emblems or even catalytic converters.
“The legal classification is that of deception, but obviously this assignment rests with the criminal investigation body. The penalties, in simple form, are quite low. But in the aggravated form they can reach up to 5 years in prison. If we are talking about the commission of a crime of forgery, the penalties can be up to three years with execution“, explains lawyer Daniel Manolache for the cited source.
