A significant scam has been detected in Maharashtra's online learner's license system, where applicants were able to obtain licenses using photographs of other individuals. The state's Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have announced a new measure requiring applicants to appear physically for their learner's license tests to ensure that the person taking the test is indeed the applicant. This decision comes after it was revealed that security software from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) could be bypassed, allowing unauthorized individuals to take the tests. The initial intent of making the learner's license process 'faceless' was to enhance convenience, but it has led to serious vulnerabilities. The lack of adequate verification measures, including the absence of mandatory Aadhaar verification, has opened the door for such scams. While RTO officials acknowledge their limited ability to prevent these issues, they express concern over potential crowding at RTO offices due to the new requirement. This situation echoes previous warnings from transport minister Pratap Sarnaik, who had highlighted flaws in the system and called for immediate technical enhancements, which have so far proven insufficient.