Hawks seek help in hunt for trio involved in car finance scam

Hawks officers investigating fraudulent vehicle purchases worth R3m in the Western Cape have asked for the public’s assistance in tracing three men.

Two purchases, involving a 2013 BMW 435i and a 2016 Ford Ranger XLT, were allegedly made in 2018 with the use of forged payslips and bank statements, said Hawks spokesman Captain Philani Nkwalase.

The purchases, in Goodwood and Kuils River, were worth a combined R1m, he said.

“The Hawks believe that Na-aim Saiet, 42, can positively contribute in this cases being solved. Anyone with information about Na-aim Saiet's whereabouts should contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Nomonde Potelwa, on 071-481-3184.”

In another case, an online vehicle finance application was submitted on January 15 2015 and, after it was approved, a suspect was handed a 2012 BMW 750i valued at R876,800 and drove it away from a dealership in Goodwood.

“It is believed that Siyanda Tinzi can assist the Hawks investigations in this case. Anyone with information should contact Lt-Col Ganeko Matiwane on 071-481-3357,” said Nkwalase.

Amjad Mohammed, 36, was being sought over the purchase of a 2010 Range Rover for R554,000 from a Villiersdorp dealership in March 2018.

“It was later established that an unknown suspect had presented fraudulent documents that aided him to take delivery of the said vehicle,” said Nkwalase.

“Anyone with information about Amjad Mohammed’s whereabouts is urged to contact Lt-Col Matiwane.”