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8 people charged in connection to fraudulent commercial driver examinations: OPP
Eight individuals face 24 Criminal Code charges in a Serious Fraud Office investigation into bribery schemes undermining Ontario's commercial driver licensing integrity.
- On Thursday, January 28, 2026, eight accused individuals face 24 Criminal Code charges and are set to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto.
- The Serious Fraud Office began an investigation in January 2024 at the Ministry of Transportation's request into suspected Class A exam irregularities, acknowledging support from the Ontario Provincial Police and FINTRAC.
- Investigators allege bribes secured favourable treatment during road tests, revealing schemes involving interpreters, non-Ontario residents, MELT circumvention, and over 200 identified incidents.
- Investigators from the OPP and SFO seized six commercial motor vehicles and urged the public to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 with information.
- The case echoes a 2019 fraud probe that charged six people, highlighting risks to road safety and licensing integrity for Class A licences to operate tractor-trailers.
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