January 27, 2026
RED FM News Desk
Ontario Provincial Police say eight people have been charged following a lengthy investigation into alleged corruption tied to commercial truck driver testing across the province.
The probe began in January 2024 after the Ministry of Transportation flagged concerns about irregularities within the driving instruction and examination system. The OPP’s Serious Fraud Office later determined that some Class A licence applicants allegedly paid bribes to influence the outcome of mandatory road tests.
Police say the compromised examinations were conducted in Kingston as well as multiple locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
A Class A licence permits drivers to operate large commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, with a combined gross weight of at least 4,600 kilograms.
Investigators allege the scheme spanned roughly two years and resulted in eight arrests and 24 total charges. The accusations include money laundering, breach of trust, conspiracy, and accepting secret commissions.
Those charged include Jaspal Benipal, 58; Harmandeep Sudan, 40; and Navdeep Grewal, 36, all from Brampton; Vishnu Ayyamperumal Kumar, 36, of Oshawa; Victor Imade, 55, of Georgetown; Imraan Jaffer, 43, of North York; Craig Berry, 54, of Kingston; and Mandeep Manshahia, 34, of Caledon.
All accused individuals have been released pending court appearances and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on Thursday.
Police say the investigation remains active and are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Crime Stoppers notes that tipsters remain anonymous, are not required to testify, and may qualify for a reward of up to $2,000.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transportation says it has revoked licences from at least 66 driving schools across Ontario in recent years. Officials continue to caution prospective drivers against schools offering guaranteed licences or pass results without completing required road tests.
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