The Citizen reports that the SA Police Services (SAPS) Illicit Mining and Economic Infrastructure Task Team last week arrested two Eskom employees and a fuel tanker driver for fraud and theft.
According to Eskom on Friday, the police were observing various fuel trucks at Kendal Power Station when they noticed a fuel tanker approaching from the power station. The truck was stopped and inspected, close to a petrol station in Ogies. “On inspection, it was established that the tanker contained a full load of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO). During questioning, the driver presented a weighbridge slip confirming delivery of the fuel,” Eskom indicated. The driver was instructed to proceed back to the Kendal Power Station where the tanker was e-weighed. It was established that only 1,680kg of fuel had been offloaded instead of the full consignment. Eskom suffered a loss of approximately R300,000. The driver was arrested and a criminal case of fraud and theft was opened at the Ogies Police Station. He was released on R2,000 bail after making an appearance in the Ogies Magistrate’s Court last Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, two Eskom plant operators from Kendal linked to the matter were also arrested and are expected to apply for bail on Monday.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Vhahangwele Nemakonde at The Citizen
- Lees ook, Twee Eskom-werkers, trokdrywer vas vir bedrog en diefstal, by Maroela Media
- And also, Eskom workers who allegedly stole fuel worth R300,000 due in court on Monday, at EWN
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