Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Suspected card fraudster arrested in Parow

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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MMC 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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