Massive Cash Fraud in Vehicle Registration – FCID

 

FCID has reported, the Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya yesterday (9th) that massive cash fraud is being carried out during registration of vehicles in the Department of Motor Vehicles. This was disclosed through investigations carried out by the Auditor General. Millions of rupees have been defrauded. For a vehicle registration additional Rs.1000 was charged in addition to the official payment. Further, 6 lakhs per day is collected from vehicle importers, vehicle sale centers, vehicle renting organisations and vehicles sales agents.

In respect of each motor cycle registered bribe of Rs.800 is recovered. From three wheelers up o super luxury vehicles additional fees are charged. Charges were made against the officers of the motor traffic department by the FCID.