Five Arrested Over Fake DV Plate Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana

Joint operation by DVLA and National Security uncovers nationwide syndicate producing fake DV plates and insurance documents.

By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw | March 10, 2026

Five persons suspected to be involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fake Driver and Vehicle Licensing (DV) plates have been arrested following a joint operation by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and National Security Secretariat.

The suspects were apprehended in coordinated intelligence-led operations carried out in Lapaz, Nahrman, Tarkwa, and Kumasi, according to officials.

Authorities say the suspects have since been arraigned before court and remanded into custody. They are expected to reappear before the court on March 17, 2026.

Investigators also revealed that two additional suspects connected to the illegal network remain at large, and security agencies are working to track them down.

Fake DV Plates Distributed with Forged Insurance

According to the DVLA, the criminal syndicate was producing and distributing fake DV plates across the country. In many cases, the counterfeit plates were issued together with forged motor insurance documents, making them appear legitimate to unsuspecting motorists and law enforcement officers.

The Authority warned that the circulation of such counterfeit plates poses a serious threat to road safety and vehicle registration systems in Ghana.

DVLA Cautions the Public

The DVLA has therefore cautioned the general public about the growing infiltration of fake DV plates within the vehicle registration system.

Officials emphasized that DV plates are issued only to qualified individuals and institutions in accordance with Regulation 23 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180).

The Authority further clarified that applicants who meet the legal requirements have been adequately supplied with DV plates through the official process.

Forging DV Plates is a Criminal Offence

The DVLA stressed that sub-regulation 11 of Regulation 23 of L.I. 2180 explicitly criminalizes:

• Forging DV plates
• Using forged DV plates
• Driving a vehicle displaying a forged or duplicate DV plate

Authorities warned that individuals who violate these provisions are committing a criminal offence and will face prosecution under the law.

Public Urged to Report Suspicious Plates

The DVLA has urged motorists and the general public to report suspicious DV plates and obtain all vehicle registration documents only through authorized channels.

Security agencies say investigations into the fake DV plate syndicate are ongoing as efforts continue to arrest the remaining suspects linked to the operation.