A Roxbury man has been convicted for his role in a fraudulent CDL scheme, where he provided answers to Commercial Learner’s Permit exam questions in exchange for a hefty sum of money.
Frank Castro, 52, was convicted of unlawful production of an identification document, a charge that carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.
According to the investigation, Castro told an undercover agent that he could help him obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) in Massachusetts for $3,000. On 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.
Castro used a Bluetooth device to provide the exam answers to the undercover agent in real-time during the exam. The undercover agent passed the exam with Castro’s unlawful assistance and received a Massachusetts CLP.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations in New England and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lauren Maynard and David G. Tobin prosecuted the case.
U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley scheduled sentencing for May 7, 2026.
Castro was indicted by a federal grand jury in April 2024.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant/Respondent: Frank Castro
Criminal Charges: Unlawful production of an identification document
City and State: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Exact Date: October 18, 2021 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine
Dollar Amounts: $3,000
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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