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Theory Test Fraudster Caught in Hertford
28 Jan
Summary
- A 47-year-old man was arrested at a Hertford test center.
- He faced charges for fraud by false representation.
- Investigators linked him to 14 additional fraud offenses.
A man has been charged in connection with widespread driving theory test fraud. The 47-year-old, from London, was arrested on January 19th at the Driving Theory Test Centre in Hertford. Authorities were alerted when staff observed discrepancies between the man's appearance and his driving licence photograph.
He was subsequently charged with fraud by false representation and held in custody. Further investigation, conducted in partnership with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), revealed his alleged involvement in 14 additional offenses. These incidents occurred across London, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Northamptonshire, and Suffolk.
Law enforcement highlighted the prevalence of this crime nationally. They emphasized that employing a substitute to take the theory test is illegal and can result in a criminal record. The police collaborate with the DVSA to uphold testing standards and prevent unqualified individuals from driving.
