Queensland man allegedly ran "cash for demerit" scam

Nicholas John Anforth, 28, has been arrested and charged with defrauding the Queensland government of nearly $150,000 through a "cash for demerit points" scheme. Anforth allegedly operated the scheme, which began in 2021, by taking fines and demerit points for drivers in exchange for money, using identity theft to nominate others. He faces charges including fraud and attempting to pervert justice. The investigation, codenamed Operation Blot, revealed Anforth's alleged crimes involved reissuing traffic fines and making false police reports. The case highlights potential vulnerabilities in the government's traffic fine system.