Beware of the trick of renting a self-driving car and then pawning it
(Baonghean.vn) - Recently, in Nghe An province, there has been a situation where some people rent self-driving cars and then pawn them to seize other people's property. Although this trick is not new, many people still fall into the trap.
On December 2, 2021, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Provincial Police said that the unit is temporarily detaining Hoang Duc Tai (born in 1993), residing in Dien Phong commune, Dien Chau district, to investigate the act of fraud.appropriation of property.
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| Subject Hoang Duc Tai. Photo: Hong Ngoc |
Previously, on November 29, 2021, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Provincial Police received a criminal complaint from Mr. Phan Thanh S., residing in Vinh city, about the subject Hoang Duc Tai renting a self-driving car at Mr. S.'s kiosk and then pawning the car for money for personal use.
After receiving the denunciation, the police agency summoned Hoang Duc Tai to the headquarters for questioning. At the investigation agency, faced with undeniable evidence, Hoang Duc Tai bowed his head and admitted his guilt.
Hoang Duc Tai confessed that because he needed money to spend and invest in virtual currency, Tai went to Mr. S.'s self-driving car rental kiosk to rent a car for 5 days. After Mr. S. agreed to rent the car, Tai asked someone to pawn the car for 190 million VND. Tai used all the money he received for personal expenses and virtual currency investment.
Currently, the case is being handled by the police according to the law.
The police agency recommends that individuals or businesses renting self-driving cars must comply with strict rental procedures, clearly verify the renter, and install safety equipment for the vehicle.
