Silverton police have arrested a 50-year-old man suspected of being part of a fraud syndicate in Mamelodi.
Police spokesperson Captain Jan Sepato said the arrest took place a week ago when the man, who pretended to be from a certain company, was caught fraudulently delivering goods.
Sapato said the man, who allegedly has accomplices, had been using an existing company’s details to sell items to a local store.
He used the company’s purchase order and made it seem as though the company was offering the goods and services.
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Sepato said a wholesaler had received two deliveries from the man and his “entourage”.
The third time he ordered, he decided to call the company to check on the order, but the company knew nothing of it or of any other previous orders, he said.
The wholesaler notified the police and a trap was set.
“The man agreed to meet with the store’s salesman near the Heatherly cemetery and there police were alert and on standby.”
As the suspect was getting out of a white Polo vehicle, which had other occupants in it, to deliver the ordered electronic goods, police cornered and apprehended him.
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Sepato said the white Polo sped off.
He warned businesses to always double check when purchasing items.
“Call the business to make sure it is them and make sure you are acquainted with the people with whom you are doing business,” he said.
He urged any businesses or people who have experienced similar incidents to report to their nearest police station.
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