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The South African
14-05-2025
- The South African
Foreign national arrested with R1 million and stolen bank cards
Police arrested a 38-year-old foreign national in Parklands, Western Cape during the early hours of Tuesday, 13 May 2025, after discovering more than R1 million in local and foreign currency. According to South African Police Service, members of the Provincial Operational Command Centre arrested the suspect. Western Cape provincial police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk said officers acted on drug-related information and raided a residence in Holly Crescent, Table View. During the search, officers discovered more than R1 million in foreign and South African currency, along with a bag containing bank cards belonging to various individuals. The occupants of the house failed to provide a legitimate reason for being in possession of the cash and bank cards. 'The occupants of the residence failed to give a valid reason for possessing the items. Officers arrested the 38-year-old suspect on suspicion of possessing suspected stolen property and conspiring to commit cybercrime,' said Van Wyk. The suspect will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 15 May 2025. Detectives from the Provincial Organised Crime, Commercial Unit, are investigating and may file additional charges as the case develops. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
13-05-2025
- IOL News
Police seize R1 million in cash and stolen bank cards from Parklands suspect
A 38-year-old foreign national has been arrested after police found a substantial amount of currency and several bank cards in his possession on Tuesday in Parklands. The suspect was arrested by members attached to the Provincial Operational Command Centre. The provincial police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk, said the officers were armed with information about drug dealing and descended on a residence in Holly Crescent in Table View. 'A search ensued, which led to the discovery of a substantial amount of foreign and South African currency in excess of R1 million. Not only did the members find the cash, but also a bag with bank cards belonging to various people.'
IOL News
13-05-2025
- IOL News
Foreign national arrested in Parklands with over R1 million in cash and stolen bank cards
A 38-year-old foreign national has been arrested after police found a substantial amount of currency and several bank cards in his possession on Tuesday in Parklands. The suspect was arrested by members attached to the Provincial Operational Command Centre. The provincial police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk, said the officers were armed with information about drug dealing and descended on a residence in Holly Crescent in Table View. 'A search ensued, which led to the discovery of a substantial amount of foreign and South African currency in excess of R1 million. Not only did the members find the cash, but also a bag with bank cards belonging to various people.'
