Car Theft: In Kansas City, America, a sensational case has come to light of a person accused of selling cars through Facebook Marketplace and then stealing them again. According to prosecutors, the accused, Mamadou Diallo, sold the same car multiple times to different people using fake documents and then had them disappear from their driveways within a matter of hours. The case has generated widespread reaction on social media and raised questions over the security of online buying and selling.

According to police records, Diallo used to post advertisements of used cars on Facebook Marketplace and would personally meet buyers to close the deals. He allegedly used to provide documents that looked like valid titles and bills of sale. Relying on these documents, buyers used to pay thousands of dollars. But a few hours after the deal, and in many cases within 24 hours, the same vehicles were reported stolen. According to media reports, investigation revealed that this was a well-planned pattern. Buyers were often sold a 2013 model gray Honda Civic or brown Buick Verano. The same car was sold again after a short time to another customer. In one case, the vehicle was stolen just seven hours after the sale, the recording of which was captured on the CCTV camera of the house.

14 serious allegations

Given the seriousness of the case, prosecutors have charged Diallo with 14 serious criminal charges, including serious crimes such as tampering with a motor vehicle and forgery. If convicted on all charges, he could face a maximum sentence of up to 98 years in prison. Officials say that in view of repeated frauds and thefts, the law is being strictly enforced. According to police, these incidents came to light during May and June 2025, when Kansas City Police received several complaints of cars purchased from Facebook Marketplace being stolen. Cases were later added based on similarity in listings, vehicle descriptions and documents. The charges were formally announced in January 2026.

Expert advice

The issue has gone viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where millions of people viewed it and jokingly referred to the scheme as the Infinite Money Glitch. However, many users also started a debate regarding possible punishment for non-violent crimes. Despite this, experts say that such incidents highlight the risks of private buying and selling on digital platforms. Experts advise that extra caution should be taken while buying a vehicle online. Buyers should independently verify the vehicle identification number (VIN) and registration details, choose a police station or safe exchange zone for the transaction, ensure that the seller’s identification matches the title, avoid hasty deals and confirm ownership through official channels. Officials say the case is being seen as a warning of how quickly online deals can turn into a costly mistake. The investigation is ongoing and police are appealing for other potential victims to come forward.