North Macedonia police investigate illegal driver's license scheme

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVR) in North Macedonia is conducting an investigation into a scheme where employees in administrative services allegedly issued fraudulent driver's licenses. The investigation focuses on the illegal addition of C and D categories—permitting the operation of trucks and buses—to individuals who had never passed the required exams.

According to reports, the scheme involved applicants claiming they had lost their original licenses and requesting replacements. During the replacement process, officials would add the higher driving categories to the new document. The service for these illegal additions was reportedly priced at approximately 1,400 euros.

Internal control departments within the MVR are working in coordination with the Skopje Basic Public Prosecutor's Office to determine how many employees were involved and how many fraudulent licenses were issued. Minister of Internal Affairs Pance Toshkovski stated that anyone found abusing their position or working dishonestly will face the strictest legal sanctions.

Some of the suspects are reportedly linked to a previous scandal involving the issuance of fake passports five years ago. The current investigation aims to clarify the extent of the corruption and ensure accountability within the police force.

Entities

Basic Public Prosecutor's Office · Internal Control Department · Ministry of Internal Affairs · Pançe Toshkovski · Skopje Basic Public Prosecutor's Office

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[● 2 SOURCES] The scheme involved individuals reporting lost licenses to request new ones with higher categories added to the system. prv.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] The fee for illegally adding C or D categories was 1,400 euros. prv.mk · libertas.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister of Internal Affairs Panche Toshkovski stated that those found guilty of abusing their position will face strict legal sanctions. libertas.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The investigation is being conducted by the MVR's internal control in coordination with the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office. libertas.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The MVR internal control is investigating the illegal addition of driving categories to licenses.