By Shawn Henry 
The owner of a Pennsylvania used car dealership is facing nearly 150 criminal charges after state investigators accused him of running fraudulent vehicle sales operations in Harrisburg. Authorities said 49-year-old Khaled Yaye, owner and operator of Yeni Auto Sales on South Cameron Street, was charged following a Pennsylvania State Police investigation into alleged misconduct tied to vehicle transactions and title handling.
Pennsylvania State Police announced the charges Tuesday after completing a fraud investigation connected to the dealership’s sales activity. Investigators said Yaye now faces a total of 144 charges spanning multiple levels of offenses, including felony counts of forgery and deceptive or fraudulent business practices. Authorities said the charges stem from alleged conduct tied to vehicle sales, dealership licensing requirements, and the processing of vehicle titles through the business.
According to court records, the case involves a wide range of alleged violations. In addition to the felony charges, Yaye faces misdemeanor and summary offenses tied to alleged violations of the Pennsylvania Board of Vehicles Act. Investigators determined that some of the charges involve claims of substantial misrepresentation of material facts during vehicle sales, along with accusations of unprofessional conduct connected to dealership operations.
Authorities reported that another component of the case involves licensing compliance. Investigators said the dealership owner is accused of willfully failing to display the required dealership license while operating the business. Under Pennsylvania law, licensed vehicle dealers are required to clearly display their license to demonstrate compliance with state regulations governing vehicle sales and dealership operations.
The largest portion of the case is tied to vehicle title handling. According to the state police investigation, Yaye faces more than 130 violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code related to the improper handling, reassignment, and processing of vehicle titles connected to vehicles sold through the dealership. Investigators determined that the title paperwork associated with several transactions did not follow required procedures established under state vehicle laws.
Vehicle title processing is a critical part of the car sales process because the title establishes legal ownership and tracks a vehicle’s transfer between buyers and sellers. When titles are reassigned or processed improperly, it can create confusion about legal ownership and complicate registration for the buyer. Authorities said the charges filed against Yaye reflect a pattern of alleged irregularities tied to that documentation.
Investigators have not released detailed descriptions of the individual vehicle transactions that triggered the charges. However, authorities confirmed the investigation focused on sales conducted through Yeni Auto Sales in Harrisburg. The dealership operates on South Cameron Street, an area known for multiple used vehicle businesses that serve buyers across central Pennsylvania.
State police said the charges were the result of a completed investigation rather than a single complaint or isolated incident. Authorities did not release additional details about how the investigation began or how many customers may have been involved in the transactions under review. The scope of the charges, however, suggests investigators examined a large number of sales records connected to the dealership.
Fraud cases involving vehicle dealerships often center on paperwork, ownership documentation, or misrepresentation tied to vehicle condition or sale terms. Law enforcement agencies typically review sales contracts, title documents, and registration records to determine whether state laws governing vehicle transactions were followed. When investigators believe records have been falsified or misrepresented, those actions can trigger felony charges.
Forgery charges in dealership cases usually involve allegations that documents were altered, falsified, or improperly executed during the sales process. Deceptive or fraudulent business practice charges are generally tied to actions investigators believe were intended to mislead buyers or bypass state regulations governing commercial vehicle sales.
Authorities also cited violations of the Pennsylvania Board of Vehicles Act in the case. That law regulates the conduct of vehicle dealers and sets rules for how dealerships must operate when selling vehicles to the public. Investigators said several charges filed against Yaye relate directly to alleged violations of those standards, including accusations that material facts about vehicles were misrepresented during the sales process.
While investigators did not release a breakdown of each individual violation, the combination of felony charges and more than 130 vehicle code violations points to a case built around multiple transactions and administrative records tied to the dealership’s operations.
The charges mark one of the larger dealership-related fraud cases filed in the Harrisburg area in recent years. Vehicle fraud investigations can take months to complete because investigators must review title records, dealership documentation, and state registration databases to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
For buyers, the legal ownership of a vehicle depends on proper title transfers. When titles are handled incorrectly, buyers may face difficulties registering vehicles, transferring ownership, or confirming the legitimacy of the transaction. State vehicle codes exist to ensure that each step in the transfer process is properly documented and recorded.
Law enforcement agencies regularly monitor dealership activity to identify patterns of misconduct that could affect consumers or undermine state registration systems. When investigators identify a pattern of alleged violations involving titles or dealership practices, criminal charges can follow if authorities believe state law has been violated.
Following the investigation, Yaye was arraigned in court Tuesday, according to online court records. The arraignment marked the formal filing of the charges against him and the start of the court process that will determine how the case moves forward.
Court records show the Harrisburg dealership owner is scheduled to return to court next month for the next stage of proceedings. Authorities have not announced additional charges or released further details about the investigation as the case moves through the legal system.
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