# North Macedonia driver's license bribery investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-drivers-license-bribery-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-31T16:46:39.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Authorities in North Macedonia are investigating Ministry of Internal Affairs employees for allegedly accepting bribes to issue fraudulent driver's licenses. The investigation centers on claims that individuals paid 1,400 euros to obtain category C and D licenses—required for heavy trucks and buses—without undergoing necessary training or passing exams. The suspected scheme involves claimants declaring their original licenses lost to facilitate the illegal registration of higher-level categories.

The Department for Internal Control, Criminal Investigation, and Professional Standards has notified the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office to coordinate the inquiry. While officials have noted the significant public safety risks, particularly regarding vehicles transporting children and tourists, the opposition party LSDM has escalated the matter. The LSDM alleges that over 300 illegal licenses may have been issued through this method and is calling for the annulment of these documents and political accountability from Minister of Internal Affairs Pançe Toshkovski.

## Claims

- The LSDM opposition party has accused the Ministry of Internal Affairs of a suspected corruption scheme. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The opposition claims individuals obtained category C and D driving licenses through 1,400 euro bribes without proper training or exams. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The LSDM alleges that more than 300 illegal driving licenses were issued via this scheme. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs' Department for Internal Control, Criminal Investigation, and Professional Standards has notified the competent Public Prosecutor's Office. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Ministry of Internal Affairs investigates driving license corruption

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is investigating allegations that driving licenses for trucks and buses were illegally issued through a bribery scheme involving 1,400 euro payments.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-internal-affairs-investigates-driving-license-corruption

### 2026-08-27: Ministry of Internal Affairs employees investigated for driver's license bribery

Two Ministry of Internal Affairs employees are under investigation for allegedly accepting bribes to issue falsified driver's licenses with unauthorized categories for heavy vehicles.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-internal-affairs-employees-investigated-for-drivers-license-bribery

### 2026-08-11: Former Indiana BMV employees charged in fake test scheme

Two former Indiana BMV employees face bribery and misconduct charges for allegedly creating nearly 400 fake driving tests to issue fraudulent licenses and permits.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-indiana-bmv-employees-charged-in-fake-test-scheme

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