Man Found Guilty in Scheme Involving Fraudulent Commercial Learner’s Permits
A Massachusetts man was recently convicted in federal court in Boston for his involvement in a scheme that enabled an applicant to cheat on the state’s commercial drivers learner’s permit exam.
Frank Castro faced charges of unlawful production of an identification document. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley has set the sentencing date for May 7, 2026, as reported by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. Castro was indicted by a federal grand jury in April 2024.
In Massachusetts, aspiring drivers must first obtain a learner’s permit before they can apply for a commercial driver’s license through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).
According to prosecutors, the scheme began in October 2021 when Castro approached an undercover agent, offering to assist him in obtaining a permit for a fee of $3,000. Castro detailed a plan that involved sneaking a Bluetooth device into the testing area at the RMV. The agent would place the device in his ear and cover it with headphones during the exam. Once connected, Castro would be able to hear the audio questions and relay the correct answers to the agent.
On or about December 22, 2021, the undercover agent transferred $3,000 into Castro’s bank account before heading to the RMV in Danvers to take the exam. During the test, Castro provided real-time answers to the agent through the Bluetooth connection. Thanks to Castro’s illicit assistance, the undercover agent successfully passed the exam and received his learner’s permit.
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A Massachusetts man was recently convicted in federal court in Boston for his involvement in a scheme that enabled an applicant to cheat on the state’s commercial drivers learner’s permit exam.
Frank Castro faced charges of unlawful production of an identification document. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley has set the sentencing date for May 7, 2026, as reported by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. Castro was indicted by a federal grand jury in April 2024.
In Massachusetts, aspiring drivers must first obtain a learner’s permit before they can apply for a commercial driver’s license through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).
According to prosecutors, the scheme began in October 2021 when Castro approached an undercover agent, offering to assist him in obtaining a permit for a fee of $3,000. Castro detailed a plan that involved sneaking a Bluetooth device into the testing area at the RMV. The agent would place the device in his ear and cover it with headphones during the exam. Once connected, Castro would be able to hear the audio questions and relay the correct answers to the agent.
On or about December 22, 2021, the undercover agent transferred $3,000 into Castro’s bank account before heading to the RMV in Danvers to take the exam. During the test, Castro provided real-time answers to the agent through the Bluetooth connection. Thanks to Castro’s illicit assistance, the undercover agent successfully passed the exam and received his learner’s permit.
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