LAURENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — A 35-year-old man from Gray Court has been charged with identity fraud after state investigators say he used another person’s personal information to obtain a driver’s license.
SLED Investigation Uncovers False Application
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Adekalie Turay applied for and received a driver’s license on June 4 using another individual’s name.
The alleged deception came to light after the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) flagged suspicious information during a routine verification process and requested SLED to investigate.
Arrest and Charges
On Thursday, October 2, SLED formally charged Turay with identity fraud, a felony under South Carolina law.
He was subsequently booked into the Laurens County Detention Center, where he remains pending a court hearing. Officials have not yet disclosed whether additional charges will follow…