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A 22-year-old woman from Limpopo was sentenced to R10,000 in fines or two years in prison after using forged documents to purchase a Hyundai Atos.
Lieutenant-Colonel Matimba Maluleke, a Hawks spokesperson in Limpopo, said the Hyundai Atos, valued at over R340 000, was financed by Wesbank last year.
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“Miranda Thandaza Lubisi was sentenced for fraud by the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on (Friday) 12 May, 2023,” Matimba said.
“On 16 September, 2022, the accused visited a vehicle dealership in Tzaneen and showed interest in a Hyundai Atos valued at R346 122. The accused was assisted by the salesperson at the dealership to apply for vehicle finance that was later approved by the Wesbank.”
Maluleke said the vehicle was delivered to Lubisi.
“After a few months, the bank was audited and it was discovered that the accused used fraudulent documents to apply for vehicle finance. The case of fraud was opened at Tzaneen police station and transferred to the Hawks’ serious commercial crime investigation (unit) for further handling,” he said.
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Following an extensive investigation, the accused was arrested and charged with fraud.
“After a few court appearances, she was granted bail until she was convicted and sentenced to pay R10 000 or two years imprisonment,” Maluleke said.
“She was further sentenced to five years imprisonment which is suspended for five years on condition that she does not commit similar offences during the suspension period.”
A 22-year-old woman from Limpopo was sentenced to R10,000 in fines or two years in prison after using forged documents to purchase a Hyundai Atos.
Lieutenant-Colonel Matimba Maluleke, a Hawks spokesperson in Limpopo, said the Hyundai Atos, valued at over R340 000, was financed by Wesbank last year.
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“Miranda Thandaza Lubisi was sentenced for fraud by the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on (Friday) 12 May, 2023,” Matimba said.
“On 16 September, 2022, the accused visited a vehicle dealership in Tzaneen and showed interest in a Hyundai Atos valued at R346 122. The accused was assisted by the salesperson at the dealership to apply for vehicle finance that was later approved by the Wesbank.”
Maluleke said the vehicle was delivered to Lubisi.
“After a few months, the bank was audited and it was discovered that the accused used fraudulent documents to apply for vehicle finance. The case of fraud was opened at Tzaneen police station and transferred to the Hawks’ serious commercial crime investigation (unit) for further handling,” he said.
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Following an extensive investigation, the accused was arrested and charged with fraud.
“After a few court appearances, she was granted bail until she was convicted and sentenced to pay R10 000 or two years imprisonment,” Maluleke said.
“She was further sentenced to five years imprisonment which is suspended for five years on condition that she does not commit similar offences during the suspension period.”