CCC busts fake licence scheme in Qld

Almost 20 people face charges over a fake driver's licence scheme allegedly involving a former Queensland government worker.

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) alleges a man and a woman facilitated cash payments from their friends to a Department of Transport and Main Roads employee in exchange for new or upgraded licences.

In some cases truck, motorcycle and boat permits were added to existing licences.

"This potentially allowed individuals to operate vehicles or vessels they were not qualified or legitimately licensed to operate," a statement from the CCC said.

A 30-year-old Parkwood man and a 25-year-old Pacific Pines woman were on Thursday issued with notices to appear in court after an 11-month long investigation by the corruption watchdog.

The man is facing 20 charges of official corruption and one charge of fraud, while the woman faces nine counts of official corruption and three fraud charges.

They're due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court next month.

Sixteen people accused of paying for the new and upgraded licenses face a total of 21 charges.

Further charges are likely to be laid, including against the former transport department worker, a statement from the CCC said.