Tasmanian man charged after $74k fuel card theft
Police arrested a man who allegedly spent $74,000 on a stolen fuel card across Northern Tasmania.
A 37-year-old Ravenswood man has been charged after allegedly using a stolen fuel card to buy more than $74,000 worth of fuel. Police recovered 4600 litres of the stolen fuel when they arrested him on October 23.
The man faced 60 counts of using a computer with intent to defraud, plus charges for breach of bail, driving offences, and possession of stolen property. Minor drug offences were also alleged.
He was scheduled to appear in Launceston Magistrates Court on October 24.
- $74,000
- Amount defrauded
- 4600 litres
- Fuel recovered
- 60 counts
- Fraud charges
- Ravenswood, Northern Tasmania
- Arrest location
Why it mattersThe scale of the fraud shows how a single stolen card can drain tens of thousands, highlighting payment security risks for fuel retailers.
AustraliaTasmanian fuel retailers are reminded to monitor card activity closely; with petrol around $2.50 per litre, each litre theft adds up quickly.
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