Algerian Ministry of Transport Database with National IDs Leaked

Overview

On 26 June 2025, a DarkForums user shared a data leak attributed to the Algerian Ministry of Transport. The post claims the release includes personal identification data, vehicle records and internal administrative files taken from ministry servers.

What was published

According to the post, the leak contains:

• Full names
• National ID numbers
• Father's and mother's names
• Company commercial registration numbers
• Vehicle models and plate numbers
• Driving license documents
• Internal Excel files

The sample rows show vehicle registration records with fields such as registration number, brand (PEUGEOT, SONACOME), model, first year of use, seats, power and technical control data.

Risks for affected individuals

• National ID numbers combined with full names enable identity fraud.
• Vehicle and plate data can be used for targeted scams or vehicle-related fraud.
• License documents could be used to forge credentials.

What remains unknown

• The total number of records in the leak.
• Whether the data is current or historical.
• The source system from which the files were copied.

What affected people should do

Algerian vehicle owners and drivers should be alert to identity fraud attempts, verify any unexpected administrative correspondence, and report suspected misuse of their registration or license data.