Woman charged over alleged $620,000 ‘cash for demerit points’ scheme

A woman has been charged over an alleged scheme that allowed drivers to pay to have their fines and demerit points put in her name.

Queensland Police allege the 27-year-old took on 1266 traffic fines worth about $620,000 over four years.

It’s alleged she racked up roughly 1150 demerit points in the process.

The woman allegedly advertised the service on social media to drivers looking to avoid losing their licences.

Police allege the infringements were transferred into her name between 2022 and June this year.

Police arrested her at Woodridge on Thursday and charged her with one count of fraud before she appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court.

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The woman was remanded in custody and is due to return to court on September 28.

Detective Superintendent Craig McGrath said the alleged operation helped drivers bypass 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,” he 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”.

Investigations are continuing.