Govt reacts to viral video of ‘fake’ VID officer who is seen being attacked by bees after swindling woman promising her a driver’s licence

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The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development says it is alarmed by a disturbing video circulating on social media, where a woman was swindled out of her money by a fraudster claiming to be a VID official.

It is alleged in the video that the victim engaged a traditional doctor to make good of her loss resulting in the perpetrator being attacked by bees.

The Ministry says it wishes to state that the individual involved in this incident is NOT a VID offi-cial, and his actions do not reflect the principles and values of the VID.

Below is the full statement by the VID:

“We also urge the public to refrain from engaging with individuals who promise to facilitate the issuance of licences without following the proper procedures.

The Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) has reported numerous cases of fraudsters posing as officials, targeting unsuspecting individuals who are desperate to obtain licences quick-ly. We emphasise that the VID does not have agents who facilitate the issuance of licences.

To avoid falling prey to these scams, the public is advised to:

Desist from paying money to individuals who promise to facilitate the issuance of licenses without following the proper procedures.

Report suspicious activities to the nearest police station to help the Zimbabwe Republic Police apprehend the fraudsters.

Follow the proper procedures for acquiring a driver’s license by approaching the VID and undergoing the necessary driver testing.

Remember, acquiring a driver’s licence requires patience, dedication, and commitment to following the proper procedures.

We urge prospective drivers to follow proper procedures to acquire driving licences to enhance safety on our roads.

For more information on how to acquire a driver’s license safely and legally, please visit our website or contact your local VID depots across the country.