Three more women arrested in alleged cash-for-learner’s licence scheme

Three women working as cashiers at the Marble Hall Driving Licence Testing Centre have been arrested following an investigation into an alleged cash-for-learner’s licence corruption scheme.

The joint operation involving SAPS Crime Intelligence and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) resulted in the arrest of two 63-year-old women and a 53-year-old woman.

According to investigators, cash was allegedly recovered from the suspects during the operation.

One of the 63-year-old women allegedly concealed R4,500 in her lower undergarment, while another allegedly hid R800 in her bosom.

The three suspects face charges of fraud, corruption and contravention of the Cybercrimes Act, following allegations that the eNatis system was tampered with to process learner’s licences.

The arrests stem from an investigation into allegations that applicants paid R2,000 per learner’s licence without completing the required testing process.

Investigators allegedly uncovered a coordinated scheme involving suspects and examiners, through which learner’s licences were processed without applicants undergoing the prescribed assessments.

The latest arrests follow previous action linked to alleged corruption at licensing centres and form part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on fraud and manipulation of the licensing system.

Disciplinary action could also be taken against officials found to have been involved in the alleged scheme.