The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), working together with National Security, has arrested five people involved in making and distributing fake vehicle number plates across the country.
In a statement released on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the DVLA said the suspects were arrested in Lapaz, Narmah, Tarkwa and Kumasi during a nationwide operation.
The suspects have already appeared in court and are currently on remand. They are expected to return to court on March 17, 2026.
According to the DVLA, two more suspects connected to the case are still on the run, and security agencies are working to find them.
Investigations show that the fake number plates were often sold together with fake motor insurance documents. This made the plates look genuine and harder to detect.
The DVLA warned that the use of fake plates is dangerous because it threatens road safety and weakens trust in the vehicle registration system.
The Authority also reminded the public that the law clearly makes it a crime to forge, use, or display fake vehicle registration plates. Anyone caught doing so can face prosecution.
The DVLA is, therefore, encouraging motorists to stay alert and report any suspicious activities related to fake registration plates.
It also stressed that the requirements for using DV plates are clearly stated under Regulation 23 of L.I. 2180, and anyone who breaks these rules will be violating the law.
