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Incident 932: BP New Zealand's License Plate Recognition System Reportedly Misidentified Auckland Driver for Fuel Theft in Whanganui

Description: BP’s license plate recognition system reportedly misidentified Auckland resident Buddhika Rajapakse as responsible for petrol theft in Whanganui. Despite the suspect vehicle being a different make, model, and color, the system allegedly linked Rajapakse’s plate to the thefts. BP has reportedly acknowledged a possible doctored plate but still sent multiple payment requests. Rajapakse has reportedly been forced to contest the claims multiple times.

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Alleged: Unspecified developer of BP's license plate recognition system developed an AI system deployed by BP New Zealand, which harmed Drivers whose vehicles are scanned by BP New Zealand's license plate recognition system and Buddhika Rajapakse.
Alleged implicated AI system: BP New Zealand's license plate recognition system

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Incident ID
932
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2024-12-25
Editors
Daniel Atherton

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BP pursues Auckland man for petrol theft despite his car being different colour, make and model
BP pursues Auckland man for petrol theft despite his car being different colour, make and model

BP pursues Auckland man for petrol theft despite his car being different colour, make and model

rnz.co.nz

BP pursues Auckland man for petrol theft despite his car being different colour, make and model
rnz.co.nz · 2024

Buddhika Rajapakse has a frustrating problem. Someone is stealing petrol and he is getting the blame.

Rajapakse, based in Auckland, has now received two letters from BP telling him he's driven off from a petrol station in Whanganui without …

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