340 cases of illegal electricity usage found in 100-day plan, over 7.7 million units misused

During the 100-day plan, 340 cases of illegal electricity usage were found, and over 7.7 million units were misused, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced. The Ministry of Electricity and Energy is striving to increase electricity distribution to the public, and is also implementing measures to eradicate electricity theft through fraudulent means, it is known. Teams were formed to investigate and expose electricity theft through fraudulent means, and during the 100-day plan period, a total of 340 cases of illegal electricity usage were identified, and it was found through investigation that over 7.7 million units were misused. In response, it is known that over 6.745 billion kyats in compensation and fines for losses incurred by the state have been collected. Meter owners and business owners who committed these offenses are being strictly punished according to the Electricity Law, and responsible officials involved have also been strictly punished, it is known. The Ministry of Electricity and Energy is striving to eradicate electricity loss through monitoring and investigation from Control Centers, on-site investigations of suspicious findings, and effective investigations and punishments based on accurate reports from the public. As such electricity thefts are uncovered, electricity distribution to the public will be further expanded, and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced that it is seeking further cooperation from the public.