Fraudulent EZPass Activity Investigation Leads to Felony Arrest

On February 26, 2026, State Police of Clifton Park, with the assistance of the Schenectady Police Department, arrested Mazin S. Kakoum, 27, of Clifton Park, NY, for three counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd, a class “D” felony.

On February 25, 2026, State Police received a complaint from a Rensselaer County resident reporting fraudulent activity on their EZPass account. The investigation led to the discovery of a vehicle on River Crest Drive in Clifton Park that displayed a forged New York State license plate. The forged plate matched the victim’s legitimate registration. Kakoum allegedly owned and operated multiple vehicles while displaying the forged plate he reportedly purchased online, resulting in misallocated tolls on the victims’ EZPass account. In addition, two more fraudulent plates in his possession were located and seized.

Kakoum was arrested at his home and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on March 18, 2026, and released.