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Transport Fraud

Part of South Africa’s petroleum-industry integrity and responsible-reporting platform.

Report suspected transport fraud involving petroleum tankers, routes, loads or delivery documentation in South Africa.

What transport fraud can involve

Concerns may include suspicious tanker movements, false or altered route records, load diversion, unauthorised offloading, mismatched vehicle or trailer details, manipulated delivery documentation or unexplained discrepancies between loaded and delivered product.

Information that can help assessment

  • Tanker, truck or trailer registration numbers.
  • Driver, transporter or operator details where known.
  • Loading point, destination, route and timing.
  • Delivery notes, weighbridge records, tracking data or gate records.
  • Photographs or CCTV lawfully available.
  • Quantity discrepancies or stock reconciliation information.

Do not follow or confront vehicles

Petroleum transport incidents can involve serious safety and criminal risks. Do not follow tankers, enter restricted facilities or confront drivers or suspected offenders to gather evidence.

Preserve digital records

Keep original tracking exports, documents, messages and images unchanged wherever possible and record their source and date.

Read the evidence and chain-of-custody guide →

Related resources

Report securely

Anonymous, confidential and identified reporting options are available through the secure portal.

Report suspected transport fraud securely →