In the Carpathian region, a driving instructor demanded $300 for passing the driving test

In Ivano-Frankivsk, law enforcement officials exposed a 48-year-old driving instructor suspected of accepting a bribe to influence the outcome of a practical driving test.

According to the investigation, in October, the man demanded $300 from his student. In exchange for this money, he promised to arrange with the examiner at the Ministry of Internal Affairs service center for the student to pass the Category “B” driving test.

On November 4, the student took the practical exam and then handed the agreed-upon amount to the instructor. Immediately after receiving the money, the man was detained.

The driving instructor was notified that he is suspected of receiving an unlawful benefit in exchange for influencing the decision of a public official. He faces up to five years in prison.

Law enforcement officials are currently investigating his possible involvement in other similar cases.

Source: Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office

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