Frank Castro, CDL Exam Cheating, Massachusetts 2026

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - A notorious case of CDL exam cheating has come to an end with Frank Castro being sentenced to time served in federal court in Boston. Castro, a 53-year-old Roxbury resident, was found guilty of helping an undercover agent obtain a Commercial Learners’ Permit by providing him with the answers to exam questions.

Castro was indicted by a federal grand jury in April 2024 for his involvement in the scheme. In January 2025, he was convicted of unlawful production of an identification document. On May 1, 2026, he was sentenced to time served (approximately 23 months in prison) by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley.

The scheme, which involved a Bluetooth device to cheat on the exam, began on or about October 18, 2021. Castro told the undercover agent that he could help him obtain a CLP in Massachusetts for $3,000. On or about December 10, 2021, Castro explained to the undercover agent how to sneak a Bluetooth device into the testing area at a Massachusetts RMV and receive the correct answers in real-time.

On or about December 22, 2021, the undercover agent deposited $3,000 into Castro’s bank account before proceeding to the Danvers RMV to take the CLP exam. The undercover agent connected with Castro using the Bluetooth device and received the correct answers during the exam. The undercover agent passed the exam with Castro’s unlawful assistance and received a Massachusetts CLP.

The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Jeff Grimming, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England; and Brian C. Gallagher, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lauren Maynard and David G. Tobin of the Criminal Division prosecuted the case. The charges against Frank Castro include unlawful production of an identification document and his role in the CDL exam cheating scheme.

The case highlights the importance of upholding the integrity of licensing exams and preventing cheating schemes like the one orchestrated by Frank Castro. It also underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute such crimes.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/roxbury-man-sentenced-role-fraudulent-cdl-scheme