Man arrested in eMdloti for using fake bank cards to purchase fuel

AN uMhlanga business owner tasked security officers to search for a man who used fraudulent bank cards at his premises to purchase fuel. The man was arrested in eMdloti on Thursday morning.

Marshall Security officers apprehended the man before he disappeared with thousands of Rands worth of fuel stolen from an eMdloti petrol station.

The first incident dates back to November 26, where Marshall Security received a call informing them that the occupants of a white Toyota Hilux had purchased diesel to the value of R9 000 using fraudulent cards.

“A description was circulated to all of our officers and members. At about 05:30 on Thursday morning, the wanted vehicle was spotted South Beach Road in eMdloti,” said Marshall Security’s spokesperson, Tyron Powell.

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The man in question was filling up a 450 litre tank that was fixed inside the bin of the bakkie. The value of the fuel was approximately R9 000

“Our team kept an eye on the vehicle and stopped it on the M27, exiting eMdloti. The suspect was arrested and found with fraudulent cards in his possession,” said Powell.

When the Durban North Police arrived on scene, it was established that the same vehicle had been involved in numerous fraud cases in the province, and was possibly stolen and re-stamped. This will be verified at the Isipingo pound.

“The fuel station owner in eMdloti was not aware that he had been scammed at the time, but was made aware of the incident. He will open a case with SAPS,” he said.