Detectives from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group have charged a 27-year-old woman with fraud following investigations into an alleged “cash for demerit points” scheme.
Police will allege the woman advertised on social media, offering to take fines and demerit points for people in exchange for payment.
It will be alleged that between 2022 and June 2026, the woman had 1,266 Traffic Infringement Notices transferred into her name, resulting in approximately 1,150 demerit points being recorded against her licence and worth approximately $620,000 in fines.
The woman was arrested in Woodridge today and has been charged with one count of fraud. She appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today and was remanded in custody and is expected to next appear on 28 September.
Investigations are continuing.
Detective Superintendent Craig McGrath, Commander of the Financial and Cyber Crime Group said the alleged scheme operated for at least four years, with the offender profiting from drivers seeking to avoid licence suspensions.
“Many of those allegedly using these services should have had their licences suspended but were instead able to continue driving on our roads,” Detective Superintendent McGrath said.
“The demerit point system is in place to make our roads safer and drivers accountable, and this scheme can put other road users at risk. Police take this offending seriously and anyone involved can expect to be identified and prosecuted”.
