KWAZULU-NATAL – A foreign national is expected to appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates' Court on Monday, 31 July 2023 after he was arrested while trying to flee the country.
The suspect was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday, 25 July 2023 after he has been on the Hawks' radar since July 2020.
It is alleged that the suspect submitted fraudulent documents to apply for vehicle finance at a dealership in Pietermaritzburg. It was granted and he made off with a vehicle worth more than R1.1 million. After the discovery of fraudulent documents and non-payments, the matter was reported to the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team for further handling.
A warrant of arrest was issued and he will be facing fraud charges.