Martinsburg, WV – Two people were arrested in Berkeley County this week after investigators uncovered an alleged scheme to falsify West Virginia vehicle titles.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies worked with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV) Criminal Investigations Division to carry out a search warrant on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Platinum Used and Rebuilt Auto Sales on Tabler Station Road in Inwood. Authorities say the action followed a months-long probe into suspicious title applications and fraudulent submissions.
Investigators allege the two suspects were involved in multiple transactions using falsified documents to obtain vehicle titles. Officials said the scheme was designed to defraud both state systems and private purchasers.
Detectives arrested Florent Kuete Songwa, 60, who faces 28 counts of forgery of title and one count of conspiracy, and Yvette S. Tchague, 58, who faces four counts of forgery of title and one count of conspiracy. Both were taken into custody without incident, deputies said.
The investigation remains active, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact Deputy Giangola at 304-267-7000.
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