According to Mwigulu Nchemba, deputy minister of finances, 40 insurance brokers have seen their licenses withdrawn for falsification of motor tax insurance during the period 2012-2013. 80 agents are also aimed by this measure.
Several irregularities were found, on this basis, from road freight carriers linking between Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi.
The agents and brokers concerned, risk a minimum of two years imprisonment and a fine of 56 000 USD.