Operation catches energy fraud in Campinas (SP) 

Operations carried out in partnership by the Civil Police and CPFL Paulista this Tuesday (29) and Wednesday (30), found two establishments with energy diversion in Campinas (SP). A butcher shop in the Parque Camboriú region, and a wine cellar in the Parque Brasília region.

One of the people responsible for the UC (Consumer Unit) was sent to the police station. Acts such as illegal connections, diversions and manipulation of meters are covered by the Penal Code and the person responsible for the UC may be held criminally liable with the possibility of detention ranging from one to four years.

According to the dealership, the the Judiciary Police operations are carried out permanently with the support of police authorities to prevent connections, diversions and manipulations.

Between January and September 2024 alone, the distributor has already detected 38 irregularities throughout the company's concession area. In total, 174 million kWh were recovered, enough to supply a city of 65 homes with four residents for a year.

These illegal practices can cause short circuits, fires and even fatal accidents. In addition to the safety hazards, fraud overloads the electrical grid, causing instability in supply and compromising essential services, such as hospitals and public safety. 

In addition, fraudsters are charged the energy costs for the entire period of the irregularity.  

Allegations

Anonymous reports of irregularities must be made through the Customer Service Center of the distributor in your city. 

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