After being convicted of fraud, a 22-year-old Limpopo woman was sentenced to pay a R10,000 (₦242,780.16) fine or spend two years in prison.
Lieutenant-Colonel Matimba Maluleke, a Hawks spokeswoman in Limpopo, said the lady used forged documents to purchase a Hyundai Atos worth more than R340 000 (₦8,141,425.23).
Miranda Thandaza Lubisi was sentenced on Friday, 12 May, at the Polokwane Specialised Crimes Court, according to IOL.
Lubisi traveled to a vehicle dealership in Tzaneen in September 2022, according to Matimba. She subsequently applied for auto finance with the assistance of a salesman, but submitted false documentation to Wesbank.
Lubisi’s automobile loan was granted, and the vehicle was given to her.
Her deception was discovered after the bank investigated its finances and discovered that Lubisi was dishonest in her documentation. A fraud case was reported to the Tzaneen Police Station and then to the Hawks.
Lubisi received a five-year suspended sentence in addition to the fine, according to the SAPS website, on the condition that she does not conduct similar offenses during the suspension term.
Comments
@Skilliepieterse said:
“Should have been 20 years with hard labour thrown in to fix potholes and clean toilets at state hospitals.”
@Siga948031501 said:
“How did she do it so we can know? Please share the knowledge, and also, did she drive the car, and for how long?”
@ElsaMalan8 said:
“Well, they should also then lock up or fine the person who approved the finance at the branch. Stupid.”
@justYour_Fav said:
“Hyundai Atos valued at R346 122 … “