Farmer arrested for energy theft in Rondônia Energisa A farmer was arrested for energy theft last Thursday (20), in the rural area of ??Nova Brasilândia D'Oeste (RO). The arrest occurred after an inspection by Energisa identified a clandestine connection used to supply a large irrigation system on a coffee farm. ?Download the g1 app to see RO news in real time and for free According to the concessionaire, the irregularity was found during an inspection of the region's distribution network. Technicians discovered that a private substation was illegally connected to the electrical grid to drive heavy engines. Given the suspicion, the Technical-Scientific Police were called to carry out an investigation at the scene. After confirming the fraud, the Military Police went to the property and arrested the farmer red-handed. Energisa warns that connections of this size require technical planning, authorization and appropriate equipment. The structure found on the farm was not improvised, but prepared to support high-power engines. :
Farmer is arrested for stealing energy to irrigate coffee crops in Rondônia
Farmer arrested for energy theft in Rondônia Energisa A farmer was arrested for energy theft last Thursday (20), in the rural area of ??Nova Brasilândia D'Oeste (RO). The arrest occurred after an inspection by Energisa identified a...
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?Download the g1 app to see RO news in real time and for free According to the concessionaire, the irregularity was found during an inspection of the region's distribution network. Technicians discovered that a private substation was illegally connected to the electrical grid to drive heavy engines.
- Given the suspicion, the Technical-Scientific Police were called to carry out an investigation at the scene.
- After confirming the fraud, the Military Police went to the property and arrested the farmer red-handed.
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READ ALSO: Football pitch bought with drug money is 'kidnapped' during operation in Porto Velho Military school teacher is removed suspected of publishing intimate deepfake of student in RO The farmer will be held accountable for energy theft, a crime that carries a sentence of up to eight years in prison, in addition to a fine. The company emphasizes that, in addition to the collective financial loss, the practice puts workers, residents and the entire electrical network at risk. Energisa explains that the installation of a private substation in a regular and safe manner must follow certain steps, not being restricted to just purchasing equipment and connecting to the grid. It is necessary: ??Consult the energy company before starting the service; Hire a qualified company that complies with technical and safety standards; Have the project prepared by a qualified professional; Present the project for approval by the concessionaire before execution.