A woman has been arrested after more than 100 learner driver permits were fraudulently obtained and sold for up to €2,500 each.
As part of the investigation by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, which began in March 2021, officers identified 124 incidents of impersonation leading to 114 third parties applying for and successfully obtaining learner driver permits.
In some cases, up to €2,500 was paid for the services of an impersonator and the resultant Driver Theory Test Certificate.
Gardaí said that all 114 parties involved have been identified by the Road Safety Authority and have had their learner permits voided and revoked.
A woman, aged in her 40s, was arrested this morning in relation to the investigation and is due in court later.
Gardaí said that investigations are still ongoing.
