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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Commentators of Denník N: Fico is preparing the ground to say with every theft - it's not important, let's talk about peace

Commentators from Denník N discuss Robert Fico's recent remarks about rising fuel prices and his criticisms of the opposition.

Mar 21 • 07:10 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Disobeying energy meter law at home risks fine, five years in prison and 'death'

Ofgem warns UK households about the dangers and legal consequences of tampering with energy meters, emphasizing the risks of injury and loss of life associated with energy theft.

Mar 16 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lääne Elu: Solar Farms Have Become Targets for Thieves

Police in Haapsalu, Estonia, have initiated investigations into multiple cases of cable theft and damage at solar farms in the area, with one case involving significant monetary loss.

Mar 14 • 09:53 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation 'Destructive Frequency' identifies nine cases of energy theft in Timon, MA

A police operation in Timon, Brazil, uncovered nine cases of energy theft, primarily involving direct tampering with energy meters.

Mar 12 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Energy company employees are suspected of embezzling more than 2 km of cables in Macapá

Two employees of CEA Equatorial and a property owner were arrested in Macapá for the suspected embezzlement of over two kilometers of electrical cables.

Mar 11 • 17:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Identity theft, embezzlement of public funds... Seven men tried for fraud related to MaPrimeRénov'

Seven men are being tried in Paris for defrauding the MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation subsidy program, allegedly embezzling over 1.13 million euros.

Mar 8 • 09:10 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests 8 suspects and seizes more than half a ton of stolen cables in Fortaleza

A police operation in Fortaleza led to the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of over 621 kilograms of stolen energy cables.

Mar 5 • 19:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man's alleged failed bid to steal copper wire lands him in hospital

A man in Toowoomba, Australia, suffered life-threatening injuries while allegedly attempting to steal copper wire from a high-voltage line, resulting in power outages for hundreds of customers.

Mar 4 • 00:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Theft of more than 700 meters of power cables affects the Serrana Region; cases rise 8% in the state

Over 700 meters of power cables were stolen in the Serrana Region of Brazil, contributing to an overall 8.2% increase in similar crimes across the state according to Enel Rio.

Mar 3 • 21:46 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

Enel registers 13.2 km of stolen cables in RJ, equivalent to the length of the Rio-Niterói Bridge

Enel Distribuição Rio reported the theft of 13.2 kilometers of cables in Rio de Janeiro, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous year.

Mar 3 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 • 14:32 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 • 07:32 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
🇩🇰 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 • 17:08 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 6 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 4 • 05:00 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

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