A dramatic video has recently been making the rounds on social media depicting a person being @tt@cked by a swarm of bees.
The incident has garnered significant attention due to allegations that the victim was a Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) fraudster.
While the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has issued a statement to address the public and clarify the situation.
The Ministry of Transport has urged the public to remain vigilant in light of the surge in cases of fake VID agents targeting desperate drivers.
These individuals promise to facilitate the issuance of licences quickly, but in reality, they are scams.
“The Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) has reported numerous cases of fraudsters posing as officials, targeting unsuspecting individuals who are desperate to obtain licences quickly,” the Ministry statement read.
To avoid falling prey to these scams, the public has been advised to refrain from paying money to individuals who promise to facilitate the issuance of licences without following the proper procedures.
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The Ministry encourages the public to report any suspicious activities to the police and to visit official VID offices for legitimate services.
“For more information on how to acquire a driver’s licence safely and legally, please visit our website or contact your local VID depot,” the statement continued.
In a separate development, the Ministry has also distanced itself from the individual seen in the viral video, clarifying that the person is not a VID official and that their actions do not reflect the principles and values of the VID.
“The individual involved in this incident is NOT a VID official, and his actions do not reflect the principles and values of the VID,” the Ministry stated. “We also urge the public to refrain from engaging with individuals who promise to facilitate the issuance of licences without following the proper procedures.”
Watch video below:
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