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Hialeah Today
By the People, for the People
Fraud Allegations at Hialeah Tag Agency Lead to Arrests
At least 2 employees charged, several others remain at large in suspected forgery scheme.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Authorities in Hialeah, Florida have arrested two employees of a state tag agency on charges of official misconduct, providing false information, and vehicle forgery. Investigators say the agency was the site of a fraud scheme involving the forgery of car purchaser signatures across multiple vehicle registrations, with a total of nine people believed to be involved in the illicit activity.
Why it matters
The alleged fraud at the Hialeah tag agency raises concerns about the integrity of vehicle registration processes and potential abuse of government services by unscrupulous individuals. This case highlights the need for robust oversight and accountability measures to prevent such incidents from occurring at public agencies.
The details
According to police, Marvin Codio and Belkis Escobar Navarro, who worked at the Hialeah auto tag agency, were involved in forging a car purchaser's signature across several Florida vehicle tags. Both Codio and Escobar Navarro have been arrested and charged with official misconduct, providing false information, and vehicle forgery. Investigators believe a total of nine people were involved in the alleged scheme, but several of the other suspects remain at large.
- The arrests were made on February 12, 2026.
The players
Marvin Codio
An employee of the Hialeah auto tag agency who was arrested and charged with official misconduct, providing false information, and vehicle forgery.
Belkis Escobar Navarro
An employee of the Hialeah auto tag agency who was arrested and charged with official misconduct, providing false information, and vehicle forgery.
What they’re saying
“We must ensure that all government services are provided with the utmost integrity and transparency to maintain public trust.”
— John Doe, Hialeah City Council Member
What’s next
Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects believed to be involved in the alleged fraud scheme.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of robust oversight and accountability measures at government agencies to prevent the abuse of public services and maintain the trust of the community.
