Gauteng Man Charged with Fraud After Buying R1.7 Million Porsche Cayenne with Fake Documents
A 43-year-old Gauteng man has handed himself over to the police after being wanted in connection with a high-value fraud case involving a luxury vehicle.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Thatohatsi Mavimbela confirmed to IOL that Lucky Kgomotso Mokwena has been charged with fraud.
He made his first court appearance at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, immediately after surrendering to the authorities.
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Porsche Cayenne Bought With Fake Documents
According to Mavimbela, the case dates back to 2017 when Mokwena allegedly applied for vehicle financing at WesBank using fraudulent documents.
“Due to this, the application was approved, and the suspect purchased a Porsche Cayenne valued at R1.7 million,” Mavimbela explained.
Hawks Take Over Investigation
When Mokwena reportedly failed to honour the payment agreement, the case was escalated to the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit. Investigations later revealed that the documentation used to secure the financing had been falsified.
Court Appearance and Bail Application
Mavimbela confirmed that Mokwena appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on the same day of his arrest.
“The matter was postponed to Friday, August 15, 2025, for a formal bail application,” he said.
Limpopo Man Arrested for R1.3 Million Ford Ranger Raptor Fraud
In a separate case, a 27-year-old Limpopo man, Jason Khomotjo Rantho, was arrested by the Hawks after allegedly using forged documents to purchase a luxury Ford Ranger Raptor worth more than R1.3 million.
Arrest and Court Appearance
Rantho was taken into custody in Groblersdal by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit in collaboration with the Sekhukhune tracing team. He appeared in court on Monday and was remanded in custody.
Fraudulent Vehicle Finance Application
According to Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Lethunya Mmuroa, the alleged crime occurred in April 2023. Rantho is accused of applying for vehicle finance at WesBank using a fake bank statement and fraudulent employer payslip.
“The accused applied for motor vehicle finance to purchase a Ford Ranger Raptor valued at over R1.3 million,” said Mmuroa.
Vehicle Collection and Default
After the finance was approved, Rantho reportedly collected the vehicle from a Polokwane dealership, accompanied by two other men who are also suspects in the matter. Soon after taking delivery, he allegedly defaulted on all payments, and WesBank’s repeated attempts to reach him were unsuccessful.
Hawks Investigation and Second Arrest
WesBank then launched a forensic audit, which confirmed the use of fraudulent documents. The case was handed to the Hawks in Polokwane, whose investigation later led to the arrest of another suspect in January 2024. This individual is believed to have helped Rantho commit the fraud and collect the vehicle.