Skopje prosecutors charge six in driver's license forgery scheme

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The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Skopje has filed charges against six individuals for the continuous criminal offense of forging documents. The scheme involved a junior advisor at the Ministry of Internal Affairs who, between September 2020 and August 2026, allegedly used official codes to illegally add driving categories to licenses.

Five of the accused are drivers who reportedly conspired with the Ministry employee to obtain licenses for categories C and D without passing the required exams. These falsified documents were used to secure professional competence certificates, allowing the individuals to operate buses and heavy goods vehicles in international transport. Some accused reportedly completed dozens of international trips using these fraudulent credentials.

Prosecutors have requested continued detention for three of the accused, including the Ministry employee. Three others remain at large, and the prosecution has requested detention upon their capture, with proceedings to continue in their absence. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking evidence against an additional 21 individuals suspected of acting as intermediaries or users of the forged licenses.

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Basic Public Prosecutor's Office Skopje · Ministry of Internal Affairs · North Macedonia · Skopje

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[● 3 SOURCES] The first accused is a junior advisor for road documents at the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Skopje. jorm.gov.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] Five drivers conspired with the official to obtain licenses for categories C and D without passing the required exams. jorm.gov.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] The six individuals are charged with the extended criminal offense of forgery of a document under Article 378. jorm.gov.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities are investigating an additional 21 individuals suspected of being intermediaries or users of the forged licenses. jorm.gov.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] The prosecutor requested continued detention for three of the accused, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs employee. jorm.gov.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] The forged licenses were used to obtain professional competence certificates for international transport of passengers and goods. jorm.gov.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Internal Affairs employee used her official codes to illegally add driving categories to licenses between September 2020 and August 2026. jorm.gov.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office Skopje filed an indictment against six individuals. jorm.gov.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · republika.mk