This Unemployed Man Manages to Disguise and Work as a Police Officer for 2 Months
This true story comes from Russia. An unemployed man made the news for impersonating a policeman.
The unemployed man named Viktor reportedly wanted to be a policeman. He finally realized his dream of becoming a traffic cop by wearing a fake police uniform.
His disguise was successful, Viktor is known to have worked as a traffic policeman. He patrolled with real traffic officers for two months.
His undercover stunt started as a fad when he was bored sitting around all day. The 48-year-old man from Stavropol, Russia, thought of buying a police uniform.
Then, relying on a traffic controller's outfit, great acting skills, and a lot of confidence. Viktor was soon patrolling the streets of the Pyatigorsky neighborhood.
Like a real police officer, Viktor actively stops drivers who are negligent or reckless while driving. He also educates the drivers on the many traffic rules.
His undercover work didn't last long.
Two months after joining the Stavropol traffic police, his cover was blown as official police records differed from body camera footage of traffic inspectors patrolling Pervomaiskaya Street in Pyatigorsky.
There were only four inspectors on duty, but the camera showed five.
Later, when trying to identify the fifth traffic inspector, the local police discovered that Viktor was not a policeman.
Viktor finally confessed to impersonating a police officer and was charged with traffic violations, illegal use of an official uniform, and interference with police duties.
Viktor finally confessed to impersonating a police officer and was charged with traffic violations, illegal use of an official uniform, and interference with police duties.
