Haykal Kamil Falls Victim to Diesel Siphoning in Lampung, Shocked to Find Truck Tank Drained

Businessperson Haykal Kamil has shared a distressing experience affecting his logistics business. One of his fleet trucks was reported to be the victim of a ‘diesel siphoning’ criminal act while passing through the Lampung region. The incident adds to the long list of security vulnerabilities along the Sumatra crossing route for transport business operators. Kamil admitted he was shocked upon receiving a field report that his truck’s fuel tank was found completely empty, forcibly drained by irresponsible individuals. Based on gathered information, the diesel theft occurred while the truck was on an operational journey. The perpetrators’ modus operandi is suspected to involve intercepting the vehicle or exploiting the driver’s lapse in alertness while resting at vulnerable spots. Haykal Kamil expressed his astonishment at the perpetrators’ brazenness in draining the entire tank in a short time. ‘I was so shocked to see the report that the truck’s tank was completely drained. This is truly damaging, not just about the cost of the diesel, but also the disrupted operational time,’ he stated in remarks shared with the media. The phenomenon of diesel siphoning or fuel theft on logistics routes often involves syndicates already familiar with the routes and weak supervision points along cross-province roads. The incident involving the brother of Zaskia Adya Mecca casts a spotlight on security problems for business owners who rely on land routes for their operations. Until now, Haykal Kamil’s management has been conducting internal coordination to tighten fleet security. There has been no further statement regarding an official police report, yet the incident is expected to draw attention from law enforcement officials in the Lampung region. Security conditions in Lampung are indeed under scrutiny. Based on the latest data, local authorities are heightening vigilance against various crime modus operandi, ranging from street crime to digital fraud, in order to maintain the investment climate and public safety. Haykal Kamil also called on fellow logistics business owners and truck drivers to be more cautious, especially when passing through poorly lit points far from residential areas along the Sumatra route.