Corruption in LTA forces investigation

Corruption in the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has forced Transport Minister Timoci Natuva to order an investigation into the matter and has appointed G. Lal and Company to conduct an Information Technology Audit.

Natuva said the illegal issue of drivers license cards via the registration and licensing system and illegal cancellation or deletion or reduction of LTA traffic infringement notices, fines and penalties in the computerized registration and licensing system, along with other corruption and irregular risk exposure resulting in loss of LTA revenue.

Last year, two LTA officials were sacked after they were caught to have accepted money from drivers who were booked and fined.