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Journalist ‘uncovers’ alleged fuel pump tampering scandal

Attendants at a GOIL filling station in Atimpoku, a community in the Eastern Region, appear to have found themselves in trouble after journalist Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah exposed what seems to be a fuel pump tampering scam at the station.

The journalist accused the attendants of tampering with the fuel pump in such a way that the amount actually dispensed to customers is far less than what they paid for, despite the displayed figure on the fuel dispenser.

To prove his claim, Okatakyie asked one of the attendants to pump 10 litres of fuel into a regulated container.

After the fuel was dispensed, he examined the container and claimed that the 10 litres should have filled it to a certain point, but the amount dispensed was significantly lower.

“If you buy 10 litres of fuel, this is where it should get to. But see where the 10-litre fuel showing on the board reached. Look at the amount of theft these people are committing.

“Look at the volume of fuel they are stealing… This isn’t even up to 5 litres. This means the amount of fuel they are stealing is shocking. If you buy fuel worth GH¢1,000, they’re actually giving you fuel worth less than GH¢500,” he said.

Watch a video from the scene of the incident below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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