Clerk arrested for stealing Coca-Cola Zero, hair cream, and energy drinks at his own workplace
A 31-year-old stock clerk was arrested for stealing from the supermarket where he worked in Boa Vista, Brazil.
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.
Electric cables stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis district, damage exceeds 14 thousand euros
Electric cables worth over 14,000 euros were stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis district, Lithuania, prompting a police investigation.
More than 6 km of cables stolen from a solar park in the Radviliškis district
Over 6 kilometers of electrical cables were stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis, Lithuania, resulting in damages of over 14,000 euros.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man arrested on suspicion of stealing a power substation in Piauí
Francisco Aurélio, 46, was arrested in Piauí for attempting to steal cables from a power substation, with a history of similar offenses and an outstanding arrest warrant.
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.
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.
Former councilman arrested on suspicion of energy theft in supermarket, in Aparecida de Goiânia
Former councilman William Ludovico was arrested for allegedly stealing energy for over a month from a supermarket he manages in Aparecida de Goiânia, with police also investigating additional charges of threats, contempt, and resistance to authority.
Distributor breaks illegal connections in SP and recovers enough energy to supply two cities for a month
The energy distributor EDP recovered 106.23 GWh of stolen energy in 2025 from municipalities in São Paulo and Espírito Santo, enough to power the cities of Pindamonhangaba and Cachoeira Paulista for a month.
Civil Police of DF launches channel for reporting theft and robbery of energy cables; see how to access
The Civil Police of the Federal District has launched an anonymous reporting channel for theft and robbery of electrical cables, ensuring the anonymity of the informant and optimizing investigative efforts.
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.