Daniel Trifan
Daniel Trifan, a 50-year-old driving instructor originally from Romania, was recently in the news for being charged with conspiracy to commit fraud related to driver theory tests in Ireland. He allegedly conspired with others to take these tests on behalf of other individuals, in exchange for a financial gain, prompting an investigation by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. Trifan appeared in Dublin District Court following his extradition from Cyprus, where he was remanded in custody while awaiting further legal proceedings.
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Recent news mentions
Daniel Trifan was jailed for fraudulently carrying out 21 driver theory tests for money.
Former driving instructor jailed for fraudulently carrying out 21 theory tests for money – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-16
Daniel Trifan has been charged with conspiring to pose as driver theory test candidates as part of a fraud related to learner permits.
Driving instructor accused of conspiring to sit theory tests for other people – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
