Crime 14 October 2026, 10:51 via IOL

Woman arrested over R1,79 million fraud for using fake financial statements to buy eight VW Polos

A 38-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly using fake financial statements to secure eight VW Polo vehicles worth R1,79 million from a dealership in Tokai, Cape Town.

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