A former DMV Motor Vehicle Representative has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for accepting bribes to alter records in the DMV database.
Aaron Gilliam, 51, of Sherman Oaks, was sentenced to 22 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bribery, to commit identity fraud, and to commit unauthorized access of a computer, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
Gilliam worked at the Hollywood DMV starting in October 2006 and was a Motor Vehicle Representative at the DMV’s Hollywood office between January 2011 and July 2017, where he processed driver’s licenses.
The investigation found that Gilliam received money in exchange for accessing the DMV’s database to alter records to result in a passing score for written examinations for individuals who had not taken or passed the examinations.
Based on evidence obtained through the investigation, Gilliam was responsible for the issuance of at least 57 fraudulent licenses and permits.
This case was the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Motor Vehicles Office of Internal Affairs. Assistant U.S. Attorney Rosanne L. Rust prosecuted the case.
The charges against Gilliam stem from his actions between April 2016 and July 2017, during which he admitted to receiving money in exchange for altering records in the DMV database.
With a prison sentence of 22 months, Gilliam will face consequences for his actions, which compromised the integrity of the DMV and put public safety at risk.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Public Corruption|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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