Microchips used at fuel stations to scam customers The police in Nghe An Province has arrested a man who had been supplying customised microchips to dozens of fuel stations designed to cheat consumers. Between October 9 and November 7, the economic police and the Department of Science and Technology jointly inspected fuel stations and discovered a large scam. Colonel Nguyen Xuan Thiem, head of the provincial economic police said they discovered at least 209 customised microchips and 20 fuel stations that had installed them. The chips were installed to give a false number at the pump and overcharge customers. For each 100 litres of fuel, the station held back 4 to 11 litres. On November 5, police arrested Nguyen Son Hai, who allegedly helped install the chips at fuel stations. A few days later, Le Van Toan turned himself in and confessed to selling the microchips to Hai. The investigation has led to two other arrests since.  The suspects said fuel stations in other provinces such as Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa have also been using the microchips.  Chairman of Nghe An Province People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Duong praised the investigators and awarded the team VND80 million (USD3,800). Inspection  Customised microchips Shut down fuel pump Investigation team rewarded By Nguyen Duy | dtinews.vn