Accused ringleader of $1.6M vehicle title-washing scheme caught at Philadelphia hotel

The Brief

  • Reginald Manson, Jr., accused ringleader of a $1.6 million vehicle title-washing scheme, was captured Thursday in Philadelphia County.
  • Ten people, including one juvenile, face charges tied to the theft and resale of about 50 vehicles with fake VINs
  • Authorities say 2.5 kilograms of methamphetamine were also seized during the investigation.

PHILADELPHIA The alleged ringleader of a $1.6 million vehicle title-washing operation, was captured Thursday at a hotel in Philadelphia after two months as a fugitive, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.

What we know:

Investigators say the group stole about 50 vehicles, gave them vehicle identification numbers from decommissioned cars to hide the thefts, and resold them for profit.

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