Operation Corolla leads to the arrest of four private vehicle testing station officials for fraud and corruption
According to the RTMC, three of the four accused had been arrested on similar charges in April and released on R1 000 bail.
LIMPOPO – Four testing officials attached to the privately-owned Phalala Testing Station in Lephalale, were earlier today, 14 October, arrested on suspicion that they issued roadworthy certificates for vehicles that were never physically examined.
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The four accused, three vehicle examiners and a clerk, were arrested during Operation Corolla, conducted by the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s (RTMC) National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit and the Hawks and Special Investigative Unit. The operation was initiated to combat fraudulent issuing of roadworthy certificates in the province.
“Un-roadworthy vehicles count among the top three major contributory factors to road fatalities. With October being recognized as transport month, authorities are paying special attention to fraud and corruption to improve safety on the roads,” said the RTMC’s Spokesperson, Simon Zwane.
Zwane added that three of the four accused had been arrested on similar charges in April and released on R1 000 bail, making them repeat offenders.
All four suspects will appear before the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court, tomorrow.
