In Icoaraci, a refrigerator was caught embezzling 70% of the energy consumed, enough to supply 100 homes | For

A refrigerator and a residence located in Icoaraci, district of Belém, were the targets of an operation to combat the diversion of electricity this Tuesday (26). According to investigations, the refrigerator had been experiencing power loss for more than two years. The action was carried out due to meter fraud. Around 67% of the energy consumed was not recorded.

The operation was carried out by the Civil Police (PC), with the presence of the Renato Chaves Scientific Expertise Center (CPC) and Equatorial Pará, on the morning of this Tuesday (26). The person responsible for the establishment was taken to the police station to give a statement.

According to the energy distributor, at the time of the operation the diverted load was approximately 15,000 kW/h per month, enough to supply 101 homes with an average consumption of 150 KW/h per month for thirty days.

Diverting energy is a crime punishable by up to 8 years in prison. The practice also puts the lives of the population at risk and harms the energy supply, which can cause interruptions.

The population can report it via the Civil Police hotline 181 and also directly to Equatorial Pará, or by calling 0800 091 0196, via the website www.equatorialenergia.com.br or in person at service agencies.