New York officials have uncovered a large CDL fraud scheme involving former DMV employees, CDL applicants, and an organized plan to cheat commercial driving exams. The investigation led to a 51-count indictment against seven individuals accused of helping unqualified applicants illegally obtain commercial driver licenses. Officials warn that the scheme put public safety at risk by allowing untrained drivers to operate large commercial vehicles on public roads. How the CDL Fraud Scheme Worked The case centers around a group of DMV employees and applicants who allegedly worked together to bypass CDL testing requirements. Investigators say the defendants: Manipulated the CDL exam process Let applicants skip required tests Issued permits to individuals who never took the exam One CDL applicant—a sanitation worker for the Town of Hempstead—allegedly obtained a full CDL through the scheme and later drove recycling trucks in residential neighborhoods. The… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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