Sold a car that didn’t exist – Fraudster’s 15-year sentence stands after losing appeal
The Western Cape High Court in Cape Town has dismissed an appeal by convicted fraudster Mark Bezuidenhout, confirming his 15-year prison sentence for fraud and money laundering linked to a non-existent vehicle sale.
Appeal application and state opposition Seeking a reduced sentence, Bezuidenhout approached the Western Cape High Court, arguing that eight years would be more appropriate.
However, five years of the money laundering conviction were ordered to run concurrently with the fraud sentence, resulting in an effective 15-year term.
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