A cloned vehicle that was reported stolen was seized by the Military Police in Unaí, in the Northwest region of Minas Gerais, on Monday, following a tip that such a vehicle was circulating in the area. The police received information regarding the car's suspicious activities, leading them to identify a 53-year-old man in possession of the vehicle. When the officers approached the suspect, they discovered he had purchased the car for R$ 26,000 from an online source, with plans to pay the remainder later.

Upon inspecting the vehicle, the officers found discrepancies that indicated it was cloned. The QR code on the license plate was invalid, the engine number showed signs of tampering, and the plates did not match the original manufacturer's standards. A further check revealed that the car had been stolen in Belo Horizonte, as far back as 2025. This type of vehicle theft and cloning is a common issue in Brazil, as criminals increasingly utilize online platforms to sell stolen cars to unsuspecting buyers.

The seized car was transported to a facility authorized by the Department of Transit (Detran), and the suspect was taken into custody for questioning. The police have emphasized the importance of verifying vehicle information before making purchases, especially online, to prevent such criminal activities. This incident serves as a reminder of the prevalence of vehicle theft and fraud in the region, underscoring the need for continued vigilance among buyers and law enforcement alike.