A Georgia surgeon is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he built a car rental business using stolen vehicles and falsified vehicle identification numbers, according to WGXA TV.
Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards said Dr. Patrick Narh-Martey, 47, a surgeon affiliated with Emory Healthcare in Warner Robins, is accused of purchasing at least 13 stolen vehicles and altering their VINs to disguise their identities before placing them into a rental fleet.
Narh-Martey was arrested April 10 and charged with 10 counts of theft by receiving stolen property and nine counts of possession of a vehicle with an altered VIN, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by WGXA.
The investigation began in July 2024 when a deputy responded to a report of suspected fraud at the Houston County tag office in Perry, Georgia. A tag office employee flagged concerns after Narh-Martey presented paperwork for a vehicle with a VIN that could not be verified through national databases.
According to WGXA, the documentation raised multiple red flags. Investigators found discrepancies between the vehicle and the title presented, including at least one instance where a title listed a 2019 model year for a vehicle that was actually a 2021 model.
At the time of the initial encounter, authorities believed Narh-Martey may have unknowingly purchased a stolen vehicle and no charges were filed. However, as investigators continued to examine additional transactions and vehicles connected to him, prosecutors say the evidence began to point to a deliberate scheme.
Edwards told WGXA that Narh-Martey is accused of knowingly purchasing stolen vehicles from various locations across the country, altering their VINs, and integrating them into a rental business to conceal their origins.
Authorities say the vehicles were tied to Amanor Enterprises LLC, a company owned by Narh-Martey that buys and rents vehicles. Investigators allege the business served as a front for the operation.
One vehicle central to the case is a Dodge Challenger Hellcat that Narh-Martey reportedly purchased for $44,500. According to WGXA, the title associated with that car triggered suspicion at the tag office, ultimately leading to a broader investigation into other vehicles connected to him.
Prosecutors say at least 13 vehicles involved in the case had been reported stolen across multiple states. Officials have not ruled out additional charges or suspects as the investigation continues.
Narh-Martey remains in custody at the Houston County Jail. Court records detailing bond or legal representation were not immediately available.
Despite the charges, Narh-Martey is still listed as a surgeon with Emory Healthcare and as the lead physician at Middle Georgia Surgical Institute, according to WGXA.
Authorities have not said how long the alleged operation was active, but the number of vehicles and the multi-state scope suggest it may have been ongoing for an extended period.
The case underscores the growing concern among law enforcement over VIN tampering schemes. By altering a vehicle’s identification number, stolen cars can be re-registered, sold, or placed into service—such as rental fleets—while masking their true origins, making detection significantly more difficult.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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