Queensland woman remanded for running cash-for-demerit-points fraud scheme

Queensland police uncovered a cash-for-demerit-points operation run by a 27-year-old resident of Woodridge, who allegedly posted the service on social media. The scheme involved drivers paying her to have their traffic infringement notices transferred to her name, resulting in 1,266 fines worth roughly $620,000 and the accrual of 1,150 demerit points on her licence between 2022 and now. Detectives warned that many participants should have faced licence suspensions but were able to keep driving, posing a risk to public safety.

The woman was remanded in custody and faces one count of fraud. She is scheduled to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 28, where authorities said anyone involved will be identified and prosecuted.