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Over 168,000 cases of electricity theft detected: KE

KARACHI: The K-Electric, in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), has detected over 168,000 cases of electricity theft involving the theft of more than 298.7 million units.

According to a KE press release, 33 people have been arrested and 980 FIR lodged since the launch of the campaign against electricity theft in September 2023.

A KE spokesperson said that individuals involved in electricity theft compromised the safety parameters of the power network, potentially leading to accidents.

Published in Dawn, July 25th, 2024

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