Mohamed Imran (39) and Suraya Imran (37) have been convicted of fraud and uttering in the Parow Regional Court.The provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi, revealed the investigation began in March 2023 after the Hawks traced two vehicles obtained fraudulently.A white Toyota Fortuner and a white Mercedes-Benz ML250 were seized from the accused, leading to their conviction.The case will be addressed in September 2026 for sentencing.Separately, a 60-year-old man is set for trial in Grabouw Magistrate’s Court on charges of possessing R2.1 million worth of mandrax.

The arrest followed a routine vehicle checkpoint on the N2 Highway, where a silver Audi was stopped, and the K9 narcotic dog detected drugs in a hidden compartment.The suspect, a 60-year-old male, will appear in court on July 13, 2026.

Both cases highlight the Hawks' efforts to combat vehicle-related crimes and drug trafficking, with multi-disciplinary teams playing a key role in enforcement.