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TFR employee arrested for theft

15th February 2023

By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Deputy Editor Online

     

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State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has commended the swift efforts from internal TFR investigators and law enforcement authorities in the arrest of an employee linked to the illegal sale of freight containers owned by Transnet.

Management at TFR’s Polokwane depot received a complaint from an anonymous caller that containers are allegedly being sold by a Transnet employee for R40 000 each.

Investigations were conducted and it was found that eight containers were missing. Further investigation identified a Transnet employee as being involved.

Witness statements were obtained, a case of theft and fraud was registered and the employee was arrested on February 14. The employee will appear in court on February 15.

TFR security and forensics GM Marius Bennet says the arrest should send a clear message that the organisation is adopting zero tolerance against theft and other forms of criminal activities. 

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Online Managing Editor

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