Fuel Fraud Bust: Five Arrested in Malaysia Diesel Diversion Scheme

Five Men Arrested in Malaysia for Diesel Fuel Diversion Scheme Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia – May 29, 2025 – Five local men were arrested in a raid conducted by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Selangor, in collaboration with the Selangor police contingent. The suspects are accused of illegally diverting subsidized diesel fuel obtained through fleet cards. The raid, which took place around 7 pm on May 29, 2025, involved 25 KPDN officers. According to KPDN Selangor director Muhammad Zuhairy Mat Radie, "The suspects, aged between 30 and 45, were detained following a month-long investigation." The operation uncovered a significant amount of diesel stored illegally in various containers and vehicles at an unnumbered premise in Seri Muda, Section 25, Shah Alam. The seized items include a 30-ton tanker truck, four canvas lorries, two modified bonded lorries, a van, and 14 IBC tanks, each with a capacity of 1000 liters, containing an estimated 7000 liters of diesel. "The premises lacked the necessary license to store controlled diesel goods," Mr. Radie stated. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on identifying individuals, companies, and the entire supply chain involved in the illegal distribution of subsidized diesel fuel. This case highlights the ongoing challenges in combating fuel subsidy fraud and ensuring fair distribution of resources.