Demerit fraud scheme: Police charge driver accused of transferring 1150 points against her licence for cash

Queensland police have charged a 27-year-old woman amid allegations she had 1266 traffic infringement notices transferred into her name in a “cash for demerit points” scheme that ran over four years.

Detectives from Queensland’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group charged the woman with one count of fraud with police to allege that she put out social media ads in which she offered to take fines and demerit points for people in exchange for payment.

Police will also allege that between 2022 and June 2026, the scheme resulted in approximately 1,150 demerit points being recorded against her licence and approximately $620,000 in fines.

It is yet to be revealed how much the woman was charging or made from the scheme or whether there were other parties involved.

The woman was arrested in Woodridge on Thursday and appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court. She was remanded in custody and is expected to next appear on 28 September.

Investigations are continuing.

Detective Superintendent Craig McGrath, Commander of the Financial and Cyber Crime Group, said the alleged scheme operated for at least four years, with the offender profiting from drivers seeking to avoid licence suspensions.

“Many of those allegedly using these services should have had their licences suspended but were instead able to continue driving on our roads,” Detective Superintendent McGrath said.“The demerit point system is in place to make our roads safer and drivers accountable, and this scheme can put other road users at risk.

Police take this offending seriously and anyone involved can expect to be identified and prosecuted.”