A suspected fraudster is expected to appear in a Cape court on Tuesday after he was arrested in the early hours of Sunday in Parow.
Traffic officers on patrol along Voortrekker Road at around
2a.m spotted a car without number plates.
They stopped the driver, and took him into custody for possession of a
fraudulent driving licence.
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PICTURE: PixabayMMC for Safety & Security, JP Smith, said while driving
the vehicle to the Parow police station, one of the officers noticed a black
bag on the passenger seat, containing 37 bank cards, 17 cellphones and more
than R17 000 in cash. The driver was charged with fraud and the possession of
possible stolen goods. The car too, was impounded.
Smith appealed to residents to be alert
‘’This was a very good arrest – well done to the officers
for their handling of the situation. This incident is the latest in a long list
of examples where seemingly benign transgressions have taken people from the
driving seat to a cell. Apart from the fraud charges, the suspect also faces
additional charges relating to his fake driving licence.’’
‘’This incident should also serve as a reminder to us all
that fraudsters are very active, and how quickly one can fall victim. Please
always be alert of your surroundings when driving and visiting an ATM. If you
suspect any breach of your bank account, please act immediately by reporting it
to your bank, but also the police,’’ added JP Smith, City’s Mayoral Committee
Member for Safety and Security.
Done By: Mitchum George
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