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71 people caught over electricity theft at 91 businesses in Jeonbuk
Police caught 71 people over electricity theft at commercial properties in Jeonbuk, South Korea.
The case involved 91 shops and other businesses.
Investigators say people linked to an electrical equipment company and business owners were involved.
They cut some wires leading into electricity meters, so the meters recorded only about one-third of the power used.
The scheme lasted nearly six years, and the stolen electricity was valued at 950 million won.
Korea Electric Power imposed 2.9 billion won in penalties; no further action is specified.
Police caught 71 people, including electrical contractors and business owners, over electricity theft at 91 businesses in Jeonbuk.
The group was found to have stolen electricity worth 950 million won.
They allegedly altered meters so they paid for about one-third of the electricity they used.
The scheme continued for nearly six years, according to the investigation.
Korea Electric Power imposed a total of 2.9 billion won in penalties.
- Who
- 71 people, including electrical contractors and business owners.
- What
- They were caught over electricity theft at 91 businesses.
- When
- The scheme continued for nearly six years; the specific dates are not stated.
- Where
- Jeonbuk, South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The group allegedly stole electricity by altering meters so they paid for about one-third of their actual use.
Police had caught 71 people in connection with the theft.
- People caught
- 71
- Businesses involved
- 91
- Location
- Jeonbuk
- Electricity stolen
- 950 million won worth
- Duration
- Nearly six years
- Penalties imposed
- 2.9 billion won total