Dearborn Police investigation leads to charges against four individuals in Ford Motor Company auto parts theft operation
Published Nov. 10, 2026
On Nov. 10, 2026, the Dearborn Police Department announced arrests and arraignments of four individuals following an extensive investigation into the alleged theft and resale of automotive parts from Ford Motor Company's Rouge Plant in Dearborn.
The investigation began on March 19, 2025, after Ford Motor Company reported suspected employee thefts to the Dearborn Police Department.
Investigators determined that automotive parts were allegedly being stolen from the Ford Rouge Plant and transported to Startec Auto businesses in Detroit, where they were subsequently sold, including through online marketplaces.
As part of the investigation, Dearborn Police conducted multiple controlled purchases and executed search warrants on May 5, 2025, at several business locations and residences. Thousands of Ford automotive parts were recovered during the investigation.
The investigation involved an extensive review of surveillance footage, electronic communications, financial records, and recovered automotive parts, with assistance from Ford Motor Company.
On Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, Dearborn Police Officers arrested the following individuals in connection with the investigation:
- Wissam Faraj, 35, of Canton
- Aiman Kahil, 25, of Dearborn
- Firas Kahil, 36, of Dearborn
- Badr Kahil, 63, of Dearborn
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office authorized six felony charges against each defendant, including:
- One count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise
- Four counts of Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property Valued at $20,000 or More
- One count of Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property Valued Between $1,000 and $20,000
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, all four defendants were arraigned before Honorable Judge Sam A. Salamey of the 19th District Court in Dearborn.
The court established the following bond conditions:
- Wissam Faraj: $200,000 bond with GPS tether monitoring.
- Aiman Kahil: $100,000 bond with GPS tether monitoring.
- Firas Kahil: $100,000 bond with GPS tether monitoring.
- Badr Kahil: $100,000 bond with GPS tether monitoring.
To meet bond conditions, the four individuals will have to turn over passports, and will not be able to leave the state or country, cannot transfer assets or properties, and cannot have contact with Ford facilities and other locations involved in the investigation.
A Probable Cause Conference (PCC) is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2026.
Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin, stated, “This brazen theft ring was first exposed by Ford Motor Company’s diligent internal security who then turned it over to our investigators. I commend all involved for executing an extensive and detailed investigation and bringing these individuals to justice.”
All charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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