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"The theft of heavy fuel oil is a highly organised criminal activity and syndicates involved are being enriched through the proceeds derived from the illicit trade of the stolen products," said Eskom's interim spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena.
Eskom suffered a loss of approximately R300 000.00 when two employees and a truck driver colluded in the theft of fuel oil.
Eskom says the suspects were leaving the premises when they were stopped by security for a vehicle inspection.
Eskom says four other suspects involved in the elaborate scheme have been identified and will be arrested next week
Eskom’s investigations have established the existence of a syndicate responsible for the theft of approximately R100 million worth of fuel oil per month from the power station