Driver's license exam cheating network busted: 10 million lira revenue revealed

Driver's license exam cheating network busted: 10 million lira revenue revealed

24.04.2026 20:11

In an operation based in Sakarya and Istanbul targeting a network that gained unfair profits through cheating mechanisms in driving school e-exams, 4 suspects were apprehended and 3 were arrested. It was determined that the suspects laundered approximately 10 million lira in income.

In a project-based operation carried out by the Sakarya Provincial Police Department's KOM Branch Directorate, centered in Sakarya and Istanbul, it was determined that the suspects formed an organization with the intention of committing crimes and provided mechanisms useful for cheating to candidates taking the e-exam of motor vehicle driver trainees in exchange for financial benefits.

208 CAMERA SETUPS SEIZED

It was also determined that the suspects arranged exam entry documents for some candidates without their actual attendance at the driving course and ensured success by providing cheating via devices during the exam. While it was found that the obtained income was laundered through the purchase of vehicles and apartments, in the organized operation, suspects identified as E.A. (43), T.P. (34), E.K. (45), and M.D. (28) were apprehended. Searches conducted at 5 residences and 1 vehicle belonging to the suspects yielded 208 camera setups, 120 batteries, 63 in-ear headphones, 14 wifi devices, 10 mechanisms with SIM card slots, 5 phones, and 3 button-shaped camera sets.

THEY LAUNDERED 10 MILLION TL IN INCOME

Within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that the suspects laundered approximately 10 million TL in income. Among the suspects referred to the courthouse, T.P. was released under judicial control, while the three suspects, E.A., E.K., and M.D., were arrested and sent to prison.

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