Dominican Republic Seeks to Contain Rising Identity Theft Epidemic

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - The Country’s Struggle Against Identity Theft**

The Dominican Republic is facing a significant challenge in its struggle against identity theft, with the alarming scale of the problem taking center stage. Ernesto Ramos Mejía, Director of Minsait’s Electoral Solutions and Digital Identity Division for Latin America, shed light on the issue during his participation at the IV National Congress of Dominican Notaries.

The Alarming Statistics

• Over 13,000 personal ID cards were canceled by the Central Electoral Board (JCE) in 2018 due to identity fraud.
• Authorities have identified a staggering 1,300 individuals involved in crimes related to identity theft.
• Many habitual criminals operating under forged IDs remain unidentified.

The Dominican Republic’s Ranking

The country is ranked among the top 10 countries worldwide for identity theft, highlighting the pressing need for enhanced measures to prevent and combat this growing threat.

A Call to Action

Ramos Mejía emphasized the importance of concerted efforts to address this issue, underscoring the severity of the problem plaguing the country. His remarks serve as a stark reminder of the need for immediate action to contain the rising identity theft epidemic in the Dominican Republic.