ELCHE, Alicante — The Spanish National Police have arrested a man in the province of Alicante for an alleged crime against industrial property after he attempted to sell a meticulously crafted replica of a Ferrari 360 Spider over the internet. The investigation was spearheaded by the Cybercrime Group of the Superior Police Headquarters of Murcia, who initiated the probe after detecting the vehicle listed on an online car sales platform at a price significantly lower than that of an authentic model.
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Acting on the digital leads, officers tracked down the suspect and intercepted him while he was driving the counterfeit vehicle in the El Altet district of Elche. A comprehensive physical inspection of the car and its accompanying documentation revealed the elaborate nature of the forgery. Investigators determined that the replica was constructed over a steel monocoque chassis from a different, unspecified manufacturer. The exterior was built using fiberglass and other low-cost materials to perfectly mimic the appearance and aerodynamic lines of the iconic Italian sports car.
The inquiry established that the builder had illicitly replicated and applied numerous protected design elements belonging to the Ferrari brand. The counterfeit vehicle featured the famous Prancing Horse emblem, depicting the black horse rearing on its hind legs, set against a yellow shield background in homage to Modena, the birthplace of the marque. Additionally, the vehicle was adorned with the Italian flag and the “SF” initials representing Scuderia Ferrari, along with brand-specific typography and styling cues.
Detenido por vender un Ferrari falso
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La Policía Nacional localiza en Murcia un coche que imitaba el diseño de un Ferrari 360 Spider y estaba construido sobre otro vehículo#Mañaneros3Jhttps://t.co/CfpoB4nErB pic.twitter.com/sMKrjAwwC2
In a surprising twist to the investigation, the counterfeit vehicle had apparently managed to navigate and pass official administrative hurdles. The car was found to possess valid industrial reform permits and had successfully passed the mandatory technical vehicle inspection. Authorities noted that the builder had allegedly adapted the replica’s weights and dimensions to strictly comply with administrative requirements, allowing the unbranded chassis to be legally registered and driven on public roads before the illicit branding was applied.
Faced with the incriminating evidence of the unauthorized use of registered trademarks, logos, and protected design elements, the National Police seized the vehicle and formally arrested the suspect. He is now facing charges for a crime against industrial property as the case is transferred to the judicial authorities for further processing.
Authorities continue to monitor online marketplaces to identify and dismantle operations that infringe upon the industrial rights of established manufacturers.
