(In South Africa) City Logistics Faces Backlash Over Alleged R2.2M Truck Purchase Scam Involving Agent 'Mervin'

 

City Logistics, a Johannesburg-based transportation company, is under fire following allegations of fraudulent activities linked to truck purchases. Reports circulating on social media claim that several individuals paid substantial sums, totaling R2.2 million, to an agent named Mervin, who was purportedly connected to City Logistics, for the acquisition of trucks. While one client reportedly received a truck, others were left empty-handed, with their payments allegedly disappearing.

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City Logistics has denied any knowledge of an agent named Mervin and claims it never received funds for these transactions. The company’s disavowal has left affected clients frustrated and seeking answers, with many expressing their distress online. Posts on X highlight the growing sentiment of distrust, with some urging victims to report the incidents to authorities to curb such scams in the logistics industry. The controversy has sparked widespread attention, raising questions about the company’s oversight and accountability.