Seven individuals from the Greater Toronto Area have been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for favorable treatment during provincial driving tests. The Ontario Provincial Police announced the charges after an investigation into irregularities in the driver examination process for G class licenses, which are standard for operating cars, vans, and small trucks.
Investigation details
The OPP's Serious Fraud Office launched the investigation in September 2024 following suspicions of bribery during driving tests. According to police, the probe examined allegations that bribes were facilitated to secure favorable consideration for specific applicants. As a result, seven people have been charged with a total of 25 offenses.
Charges and accused individuals
- Samuel Adewale, 65, of Brampton: two counts of secret commissions and four counts of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
- Abdulkarim Afrayim Sava, 65, of Brampton: secret commissions and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
- Farhad Sanders, 43, of Maple: secret commissions and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
- Ahmed Ismail Ghanchi, 44, of Toronto: secret commissions, money laundering, and two counts of conspiracy.
- Michelle Miceli, 49, of Toronto: secret commissions, two counts of conspiracy, and breach of trust.
- Elizabeth Taylor, 50, of Mississauga: secret commissions, conspiracy, and breach of trust.
- Shanna Marie Tozer, 43, of Toronto: secret commissions, money laundering, conspiracy, and breach of trust.
All accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on Wednesday.
Police statement
Detective Superintendent Jennifer Spurrell of the OPP's Financial Crime Services emphasized the commitment to public safety, stating, "This investigation reflects our ongoing responsibility to protect the public and ensure that systems designed to keep people safe are not undermined."
