Identity theft in Gelsenkirchen: 18 -year -old pretended to be a brother, escaped from the police and injured officials - initiated criminal proceedings.

Identity theft in Gelsenkirchen: 18 -year -old pretended to be a brother, escaped from the police and injured officials - initiated criminal proceedings.

New focus: Effects of identity theft on society

A young man in Essen recently tried to output himself as his brother and flee from the police during a traffic control in Gelsenkirchen. This unusual act not only violated the police officer, but also throws a light on the increasing cases of identity theft in our society.

Identity theft is a serious crime in which someone uses the identity of another person to steal personal information or perform fraudulent actions. In this case, the 18-year-old man from Essen tried to use his brother's identity to escape the consequences of his own actions.

The police reacted quickly and was able to arrest the man after a short chase. An official was slightly injured, but remained operational. The man was identified and subjected to a blood sample that showed that he was under the influence of narcotics.

It is important to recognize that identity theft not only affects the direct -affected persons, but also society as a whole. The abuse of identities creates financial damage, loss of trust and even legal consequences. It is therefore crucial that such cases are taken seriously and adequately punished in order to protect both the victims and deter potential perpetrators.

The incident in Gelsenkirchen shows that identity theft represents a real threat and that everyone can help protect against it. By keeping our personal information safely and vigilant, we can help prevent such fraudulent actions and to ensure the safety of our community. Identity theft affects all of us, and it is up to us to take action together. - nag