Licence fraud accused on bail

* Four men have appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court on charges of fraud and corruption and were each released on R5 000 bail. Brent Taylor (37) and Omar Jacobs (48), who are vehicle examiners at Athlone Testing Centre, were allegedly involved in issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates for vehicles that were never tested in exchange for bribes. It is also alleged that David Makrieling (67) recruited clients within the Swartland area while Gawie Settley (56) recruited clients within the West Coast area.