Fraudulent Transfer of a Porsche on MauPass: Liam Sohaye's Modus Operandi Explained
How can one become the owner of a Porsche worth Rs 9.2 million without spending a dime? Liam Sohaye believed he had found the answer. However, his meticulously prepared scheme collapsed on October 7 when he was arrested by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC).
The ruse was uncovered on September 12, 2025, when the actual owner, Michael John Summer, visited the car dealership. The staff informed him that an individual had recently requested a duplicate set of keys, armed with documents in the name of Liam Sohaye.
Sohaye is suspected of having used the MauPass platform to fraudulently transfer ownership of a Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
The Origin of the Fraud: A Facebook Ad
The saga began with Michael John Summer's decision to sell his Porsche in 2024. Frequently traveling, he entrusted the sale to his son-in-law, who posted several ads on Facebook.
Using the false profile "Liam Manrakhan," Liam Sohaye expressed interest. To appear credible, he provided a bank statement in USD showing a balance of $386,400, supposedly proving his solvency.
Investigators later confirmed that all these documents were forged. The Facebook account used by Sohaye has since been deactivated.
Claiming a confidentiality concern, Liam Sohaye made the owner’s son sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). He then requested a photo of John Summer's passport.
Armed with this information, he used the "forgot password" function on the MauPass platform to gain access to the victim's account. Once access was obtained, he altered the car's ownership document to his name.
Continuing his charade, Sohaye visited the Eau-Coulée police station, claiming to have lost the Horsepower Certificate for his Porsche. With the memo issued by the police, he obtained a new certificate from the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA).
Thus, without spending a penny, he officially became the owner of a Porsche Cayenne Turbo valued at Rs 9.2 million.
The Return of the True Owner
Upon returning to Mauritius, Michael John Summer noticed a technical malfunction in his vehicle and went to the Porsche dealership in Phoenix. There, he discovered that Liam Sohaye had already contacted them, presenting himself as the new owner of the car. When he attempted to reach Sohaye, the latter threatened him, saying, "This is my car; I am the owner!"
A Complaint Ignored
Represented by lawyer Arshaad Inder, John Summer filed a complaint at the Goodlands police station. However, only a precautionary measure had been recorded a few months earlier. Due to police inaction, John Summer and his lawyer turned to the FCC. In less than 48 hours, the FCC apprehended the suspect on Tuesday, October 7. Liam Sohaye, 26, is under investigation for "fraud by false representation."
The complainant claims to have received anonymous calls and text messages demanding the return of the vehicle. These elements, accompanied by emails and a fake ID, were submitted to the FCC.
Strengthening the MauPass System
The day after the arrest, on October 8, the Ministry of Technology, Information and Communication (TIC) announced enhancements to security measures on the MauPass platform.
New authentication and verification steps are now required to prevent identity theft and protect users from similar future frauds.
