From the White County Sheriff’s Office:

The White County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding the investigation and recent indictment of Marcel Thuy Khang Ngo.

The White County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into Marcel Thuy Khang Ngo, a local business co-owner, on June 9, 2025, following allegations of forgery.

During the investigation, Detectives discovered evidence that Ngo allegedly applied for a personal loan using the working capital of Elite Automotive, LLC, and the signature of his co-owner without the co-owner’s knowledge or consent.

Further investigation by White County Detectives, in coordination with the Tennessee Department of Revenue, uncovered additional evidence suggesting that Ngo had altered or changed the VIN plates on two vehicles registered in his name.

On November 12, 2025, the White County Grand Jury returned a sealed indictment charging Ngo with the following:

– Forgery ($10,000 – $60,000)

– Three counts of Alteration of a VIN

Ngo was arrested on November 17, 2025, served with the indictment, and booked into custody under a $75,000 bond.

Ngo is scheduled to appear for arraignment in White County Criminal Court on November 21, 2025.

The White County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that this remains an active judicial matter, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.