Rental Car Theft, Embezzlement & Recovery
Rental Car Embezzlement - The search, seizure and the legal process to claim the vehicle to the rightful rental company and to repatriate.
Rental car embezzlement refers to the illegal act of misappropriating or stealing a rental vehicle that one has rented or has access to without proper authorization. In this context, embezzlement involves the unauthorized use or retention of a rental car with the intent to deprive the rental company of its rightful ownership or use.
Instances of rental car embezzlement can take various forms, such as failing to return the rental vehicle on time, using the vehicle for unauthorized purposes, or not adhering to the terms and conditions specified in the rental agreement. Perpetrators may attempt to conceal the vehicle's whereabouts, making it challenging for the rental company to recover their property.
To address rental car embezzlement, Digitpol investigates the rental, traces the vehicle and in liaison with Police, ensures the vehicle is seized, once the vehicle is seized, a process begins in the legal framework over who is the rightful owner, Digitpol acts on behalf of the rightful car owner, the rental company and presents a claim to the court, this consists of all the right documents to claim back the vehicle.
In many cases of good faith buyers, embezzlement is only a term used by lawyers, this is because the vehicle is really stolen and the identity is changed and the vehicle is re-sold onto a third party whom claims he / she is the good faith buyer, in such cases, Digitpol has a strong process to investigation good faith cases.
Stolen Car Investigation Unit
Digitpol provides operational support with the Search and Recovery of stolen cars, vans, trucks, bikes and boats for Insurance companies. Digitpol provides this search and seizure service in cooperation with Police forces globally and within the Netherlands, Digitpol is the tracing partner of the Stichting Verzekeringsbureau Voertuigcriminaliteit. When a vehicle is stolen and a report has been filed, Digitpol is tasked to trace the vehicle, when the vehicle is located, Digitpol assures the vehicle is kept under surveillance until the Police arrived at the location. Seizure is always carried out by Law Enforcement.
Repatriation & Legal Process
It's essential to note that the discovery of a stolen vehicle doesn't automatically guarantee immediate return to the rightful owner. The resolution of such situations depends on the local legislation of the country where the vehicle is found. Vehicles may remain confiscated, be connected to ongoing criminal activities, or become part of ongoing police investigations. We handle the litigation of custody, proving the rightful owner and the process to recover the vehicle from one country to another.
Digitpol provides the repatriation service globally.
OEM Telematics with Response Service
Digitpol offers a comprehensive solution for vehicle security and theft recovery by providing tracing services through Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or aftermarket GPS trackers. The company seamlessly integrates these trackers with a dedicated 24/7 monitoring team. This team promptly tracks and responds to reports of theft, ensuring continuous monitoring and a swift response to recover the stolen vehicle. Digitpol's services aim to enhance vehicle security through advanced tracking technology and efficient response mechanisms
Forensic inspection of Identification
Digitpol's expertise extends to dealing with the challenge of stolen vehicles that undergo identity changes. Digitpol's vehicle experts are ready to conduct forensics on any vehicle, focusing on various identifiers such as stamped VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), Engine Number, labels, digital encoded VIN to various ECU's, and other ID markers. In cases where the vehicle's identity has been altered, Digitpol employs specialized techniques to recover the original identification. This capability enhances the chances of successfully recovering stolen vehicles by unraveling any attempts to change their identities.
Vehicle Transport
We track stolen vehicles on a daily basis, we also have a service to recover the vehicles with our own transport vehicles, we can recover any vehicle and parts and repatriate them back to the rightful owner. This service requires documentation and is offered via the insurance sector, also to private owners. The service is European wide.
Re-fitting of seized parts
Vehicle are often stolen for their parts, often all the parts are seized by Police along side the vehicle, we provide the collection of vehicle and parts and the re-assembly of the recovered parts, this fast tracks the repatriation process and ensures the vehicle can be presented to a dealer or inspection center for a final check.
Aftercare of Recovered Stolen Vehicles
Stolen cars require a detailed inspection once they are recovered, this covers how many keys are coded, replacement of keys, locks, clearing of fault codes, re-coding new keys and a total inspection to ensure the vehicle can be repaired to a pre-stolen state and can be re-sold.
GPS Trackers & Alarms
We supply and fit GPS Trackers and Alarms to all vehicles, if your vehicle is stolen and is to be returned to you, we can return it with a GPS Tracker installed and an alarm system fitted, this is essential as it is common vehicles are re-stolen. Due to inadequate security measures, many vehicles are vulnerable to theft. Factory-installed alarm systems are often susceptible to hacking by criminal organizations.
Our Solutions
Search & Seizure
International Tracing of Stolen Rental Vehicles & The Seizure
Repatriation
We specialise in covered car transport, enclosed car transport and international car transport.
Examination
On-site examination to establish the original identity
Stolen Signal Removal
Once your vehicle has been returned to you, the removal of the Stolen signal on the VIN is essential, this is normally arranged at the release from Police custody, if not, Digitpol can follow it up with the country that filled the theft report.
Legal Process
The repatriation of vehicles from another country often involves a complex legal process. Digitpol handles all the legal matters.
Transport
Digitpol's has its own fleet of specialists vehicle for transport.
Digitpol's Automotive Forensic Experts are a team of highly skilled professionals who have extensive backgrounds in law enforcement, particularly in covert operations and technical fields. These experts bring their expertise in surveillance and vehicle security to the forefront of their work. With their specialized knowledge and experience, they are equipped to handle a wide range of challenges related to vehicles and their security. Their unique skill set allows them to conduct thorough investigations, analyze evidence, and provide valuable insights in the field of automotive forensics.
