In São Paulo, two employees of the State Department of Transit (Detran) were sentenced on September 20 to more than five years in prison for their involvement in a scheme that illegally issued approximately 3,983 driver's licenses between 2014 and 2015. The convicted individuals, Tiago Santos da Silva and Paulo José da Silva, were found guilty of skipping mandatory classes and exams, thereby allowing individuals to obtain their National Driver’s License (CNH) without fulfilling legal requirements and without paying the necessary fees.

This fraud was uncovered in 2015 following a report by SP1, a segment of TV Globo, which highlighted the unusual case of a Corinthians player who received his license merely 20 days after turning 18 years old. The investigation revealed a broader pattern of abuse in the system, prompting multiple legal actions across various towns in São Paulo. The public prosecutor's office estimated that the fraudulent activities resulted in losses exceeding R$ 405,000 to public finances, underscoring the significant impact of such corruption in state institutions.

The case illustrates the vulnerabilities in the licensing process within Brazil's traffic department and raises concerns about public trust in government institutions. The conviction of these employees serves as a warning to others involved in similar fraudulent activities, emphasizing the government's commitment to combating corruption and ensuring that public services are administered fairly and in accordance with the law.