Ontario Introduces New Law to Combat Vehicle Identification Number Fraud

The legislation follows a major police operation that uncovered widespread VIN fraud and auto theft in Toronto.

Ontario's proposed legislation aims to create a new offence under the Highway Traffic Act for providing false vehicle identification numbers.
Penalties for the new offence include fines up to $100,000, six months in jail, and potential suspension of driver's licenses or vehicle permits.
Toronto police's Project Thoroughbred has resulted in 59 arrests and over 300 charges related to auto theft and VIN fraud.
The investigation revealed a scheme involving ServiceOntario employees allegedly registering fake VINs for stolen vehicles.
Authorities have recovered over 360 stolen vehicles and discovered chop shops where cars were dismantled for overseas shipment.