By Shawn Henry 
A Missouri man is facing a long list of felony charges after authorities say he carried out a scheme that targeted car buyers using Facebook Marketplace, selling vehicles and then allegedly stealing them back after the transactions were completed.
Jackson County prosecutors announced Tuesday that Mamadou Diallo, 24, has been charged with 14 felonies connected to the alleged operation. The charges include six counts of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and eight counts of forgery. Prosecutors say the scheme affected at least eight victims and resulted in losses totaling more than $24,000.
According to court records, the Kansas City Police Department began noticing a pattern in stolen vehicle reports filed between May and June 2025. In each case, the reports involved vehicles that had recently been purchased through Facebook Marketplace. Investigators say the transactions were arranged through an online alias that was later linked to Diallo.
Police allege that Diallo met buyers in person to complete the sales and provided paperwork that appeared legitimate, including vehicle titles and bills of sale. Shortly after taking possession of the vehicles, the buyers reported them stolen, prompting further investigation.
Detectives determined that the theft reports followed a similar timeline and method, leading them to identify Diallo as the suspected seller in each case. When questioned by investigators, Diallo denied buying or selling vehicles through Facebook Marketplace, according to police.
Prosecutors say the alleged scheme allowed Diallo to collect payment from buyers while retaining or regaining access to the vehicles after the sale, leaving victims without their cars and out thousands of dollars. If convicted on all charges, Diallo could face a combined sentence of up to 98 years in prison.
As of Tuesday morning, Diallo remained in custody at the Jackson County jail on a $30,000 cash-only bond. Jail records also show that sheriff’s offices in three other Missouri counties have placed holds on him.
Court records indicate Diallo has a prior criminal history. Earlier in 2025, he was charged with multiple offenses, including tampering with a motor vehicle, stealing a motor vehicle, and aggravated fleeing from police.
The case remains under review as prosecutors continue preparing for court proceedings.
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