Man sentenced to eight years for fraudulent vehicle bank loan

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By Samantha Allen

Published: March 19, 2022 | 3:24 PM

The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Limpopo sentenced a fraudster to eight years in jail for using forged documents to secure a R451,000 car loan.

The Hawks said 32-year-old Dumisane Jan Mbokodo applied for a vehicle finance loan online from First National Bank (FNB) through a Toyota dealership in Polokwane, Limpopo.

The application was processed, approved and the vehicle was successfully delivered to Mbokodo in Mpumalanga.

“The bank became suspicious when the accused failed to honour his first instalment and started to review his application.

“It was discovered that the accused used fraudulent documents to apply for vehicle finance loan,” said spokesperson Captain Matimba Maluleke.

A case of fraud was opened and then handed to Hawks’ serious crime unit to investigate.

The search for Mbokodo ended in January last year when he was apprehended at his home in Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga.

He was released on R5,000 bail and stood trial in Polokwane until his sentencing on Friday.

Investigators are yet to recover the vehicle and have since circulated it as stolen.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.