EDINBURGH, Ind. — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has issued a significant enforcement sanction against G Unit Core Inc., an automobile catalytic converter recycler based on S. Walnut Street in Edinburgh. The business has been assessed a $2.5 million fine and had its license to operate in Indiana revoked.
Police investigations of catalytic converter theft led to the business as a buyer of and processor of that material. The action resulted from an extensive investigation uncovering numerous violations of state laws governing auto parts recycling, record keeping, and environmental regulations.
The Auto Dealer Services Division of the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office took the enforcement action finding that G Unit Core Inc. was essentially serving as a market maker for stolen goods in violation of consumer protection laws governing the automotive recycling industry. Investigators discovered the business purchased over 2,500 catalytic converters, without obtaining required law enforcement affidavits affirming the items were not stolen.
A stolen catalytic converter in Indiana costs between $1,500 and $3,000 to replace.
“Our office is dedicated to protecting Indiana consumers and ensuring businesses operate transparently and abide by statutory requirements. We will not hesitate to take strong action against those who fail to comply with state laws to the great expense of Hoosiers and the integrity of our economy,” said Diego Morales, Indiana Secretary of State.
As a result of the revocation, the company can no longer operate in Indiana. If authorities collect the $2.5 million fine, it will go toward further consumer protection and regulatory enforcement efforts.