Seven suspects arrested for driving licensing fraud

Applicants and driving school instructor among seven suspects arrested at Fochville licensing department in Gauteng on allegations of fraud

Sep 6, 2022 - 00:36
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Seven suspects arrested for driving licensing fraud

Seven suspects have been arrested at Fochville licensing department in Gauteng on allegations of fraud relating to the issuing of driving licences.

SEVEN SUSPECTS NABBED FOR LICENSING FAUD

RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane said the suspects who include examiners of vehicles, a driving school operator and applicants were caught by members of the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit.

“One suspect had apparently travelled from Cape Town to obtain a driving licence allegedly without going through the normal process of applying for a driving licence.”

Zwane

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SUSPECTS DETAINED AT FOCHVILLE SAPS

He said the suspects are detained at Fochville Police Station.

“The investigations are continuing, and the prospects of more arrests at this stage is not ruled out,” he explained.

Advocate Makhosini Msibi has issued a stern warning to those seeking to obtain a driver’s license fraudulently.

“The anti-corruption unit will remain dedicated in bringing corrupt individuals to justice”.

Msibi

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Fochville Licensing Station. Photo: Google images

WHY LICENSING FRAUD IS A SERIOUS CRISIS

“Amateur drivers are contributing to the high fatality rate we face as a country, this corrupt practice puts many lives in danger as unskilled drivers don’t follow traffic rules and regulations. Reckless driving is one of the topmost reasons for road accidents,” Msibi stated.

Meanwhile, last month six licensing officials from the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison were busted for multi-million rand fraud.

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The six accused are five administrators and one Mbombela municipal clerk, namely: Xoliswa Celia Ngcelwane (51), Allman Thabang Masuku (37), Nkosinathi Samuel Gumede (44), Thembi Millicent Moslehi (53), Agness Nosipho Ndzinisa (42) and Nompumelelo Winni Nxumalo (35).

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All were arrested on suspicion of being involved in multi-million-rand vehicle licensing fraud. However, these fraud suspects were released on bail pending trial.

This is a developing story. An update will be published as and when new information is available.