Eight people are facing a combined 24 charges under the Criminal Code following an investigation into fraudulent activities linked to commercial driver examinations in Kingston, Ont., and the Greater Toronto Area.
At the request of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, the Serious Fraud Office launched an investigation in January 2024 into suspected irregularities in the driver examination process for commercial Class A licenses, according to an Ontario Provincial Police news release.
According to investigators, the probe revealed that bribes were facilitated in exchange for favorable consideration during road tests for certain applicants.
The accused
Jaspal Benipal, 58, of Brampton, is charged with two counts, including secret commissions and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
Harmandeep Sudan, 40, of Brampton, faces two charges: secret commissions and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
Navdeep Grewal, 36, of Brampton, is charged with three offences: secret commissions, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
Vishnu Ayyamperumal Kumar, 36, of Oshawa, faces three charges including: secret commissions, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and breach of trust.
Victor Imade, 55, of Georgetown, is charged with three counts: secret commissions, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and breach of trust.
Imraan Jaffer, 43, of North York, faces three charges, including: secret commissions, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and breach of trust.
Craig Berry, 54, of Kingston, is charged with four offenses: secret commissions, money laundering, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and breach of trust.
Mandeep Manshahia, 34, of Caledon, faces four charges, including: secret commissions, money laundering, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and breach of trust.
The charges have not been proven in court. All accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on Jan. 28.
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