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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical wiring on highway in the interior of SP

A man died after being electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical wires on a highway in São João da Boa Vista, SP.

Mar 21 • 14:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seaside hotel in Maragogi caught with energy theft during police operation

A seaside hotel in Maragogi, Brazil, was caught illegally tapping electricity during a police operation.

Mar 19 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three people arrested in operation against wire and energy theft in Bauru scrapyards

Three individuals were arrested in Bauru as part of an operation targeting wire and energy theft from scrapyards.

Mar 18 • 23:25 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Visit revealed many instances of electricity theft at Copenhagen dining establishments

A recent unannounced inspection by electricity company Radius found that one in three dining establishments in Greater Copenhagen was stealing electricity.

Mar 17 • 10:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Restaurant and refrigerated warehouse fined for electricity theft in Belém

Two businesses in Belém were caught stealing electricity in a police operation, leading to the owners being taken in for questioning.

Mar 12 • 22:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Serres: He 'tampered' with the electric meter and stole 500 liters of oil

A 26-year-old man in Serres was arrested for tampering with an electric meter and committing multiple burglaries, including the theft of 500 liters of oil.

Mar 12 • 16:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

'Retired Electrician' Steals Copper Wire as Prices Soar, Totaling 60 Million Won

A retired electrician was arrested for stealing copper wire from electric poles in South Korea as copper prices reached record highs.

Mar 6 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Factory in Salvador is investigated for stealing electricity capable of supplying more than 3,000 homes for 15 days

A factory in Salvador, Brazil, is under investigation for illegally connecting to the electrical grid, drawing power sufficient for over 3,200 homes for 15 days.

Mar 6 • 12:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Man suspected of stealing electricity for 20 years - charged 314,000 kronor

A man in Umeå is suspected of stealing electricity for two decades, equivalent to the annual consumption of 15 homes, and is now facing a demand for 314,000 kronor.

Mar 3 • 15:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clandestine miners consuming up to R$ 5 million in electricity are deactivated in the DF

Three clandestine cryptocurrency mining operations have been shut down in São Sebastião, Brazil, for illegally diverting electricity, resulting in significant financial implications.

Feb 25 • 12:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

People Flee with Electricity Meters in Fatehpur

In Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, a team from the electricity department faced resistance from locals while attempting to catch electricity thieves and recover overdue bills.

Feb 23 • 06:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Team from Electricity Department Arrives to Stop Theft, People Run Away with Meters

In Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, an electricity department team faced opposition from locals while attempting to stop power theft and collect overdue bills.

Feb 23 • 05:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

An illegal electricity hook reveals a greenhouse with over 2,000 marijuana plants

A large-scale marijuana cultivation operation was discovered in Paracuellos del Jarama after an electrical anomaly was reported.

Feb 22 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Energy theft in Limeira would be enough to supply 6,000 homes for a month

A report highlights that energy theft in Limeira, Brazil, could have provided electricity for 6,000 homes for a month according to the energy company Neoenergia Elektro.

Feb 20 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State school in São Paulo operates with improvised energy for two months

A state school in São Paulo has been operating without regular electricity for two months, relying on an improvised connection due to stolen electrical cables.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

More and more are stealing electricity

The number of electricity theft cases in east Denmark has risen significantly, with companies reporting losses exceeding 20 million kroner last year.

Feb 18 • 16:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Electricity thieves steal power for heat pumps, saunas, and Jacuzzis

Electricity theft in East Denmark is increasingly impacting energy costs for legitimate consumers, with companies intensifying their efforts to combat the crime.

Feb 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Petroupoli: They pretended to be electricity employees and stole jewelry from an elderly woman

Two individuals were arrested after deceiving an elderly woman into placing her valuable jewelry outside her home, which they then stole.

Feb 14 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Theft of electricity at restaurant in Itaquaquecetuba brings a loss of R$ 30,000

A restaurant in Itaquaquecetuba suffered a theft of electricity, leading to losses exceeding R$ 30,000 as discovered by the energy supplier during an inspection with the police.

Feb 6 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the list of cities with the most energy theft, the so-called 'gatos', in Vale do Paraíba and region

A survey by EDP reveals that Pindamonhangaba, São José dos Campos, and Taubaté are among the cities with the highest volume of recovered electricity from illegal connections in 2025.

Feb 6 • 08:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Police operation against electricity theft in Aspropyrgos, 1,010 meters of cables dismantled, see video

A significant police operation in Aspropyrgos resulted in the dismantling of 1,010 meters of cables related to electricity theft, leading to the arrest of nine individuals.

Feb 4 • 11:37 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How to avoid electrical risks and accidents? This is what the CFE asks

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) advises the public to follow recommendations to prevent incidents and accidents with the electrical network, highlighting the dangers of entering restricted areas and the risks associated with vandalism or theft of electrical infrastructure.

Feb 3 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nightclub is closed in Uberlândia for using 'energy theft' and causing losses of R$ 180,000, says police

A nightclub in Uberlândia was closed by the police for illegally connecting to the electricity grid, resulting in significant financial losses since 2021.

Feb 2 • 20:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

13 people arrested for electricity theft and traffic violations after police operation in Menidi, watch video

Thirteen individuals were arrested in Menidi for electricity theft and traffic violations during a police operation, which also resulted in the dismantling of 800 meters of illegal wiring.

Jan 15 • 17:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Ten people arrested for electricity theft and weapons after police operation in Aspropyrgos, watch video

A police operation in Aspropyrgos led to the arrest of ten individuals for stealing electricity and possession of weapons.

Jan 14 • 09:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Crime & Justice

The chronicle of a Christmas... electricity theft

The article discusses a case of electricity theft that occurred during the Christmas season, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the event.

Dec 30 • 10:26 UTC

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