Police hunt man over $195k Audi 'ghost payment' near Berry
Police are searching for a man after a $195,000 payment for a luxury Audi was reversed following the sale. The incident occurred near Berry in May 2025.
Police are searching for a man after a $195,000 payment for a luxury Audi was reversed following the sale. The incident occurred near Berry in May 2025.
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