Energy theft uncovered in Fergana, criminal cases opened
Authorities in the Fergana region have uncovered several major cases of energy theft involving local businesses and entrepreneurs. Investigations revealed that three separate entities illegally connected to gas and electricity grids for commercial purposes, causing total damages exceeding 416 million soums. Consequently, the Prosecutor General’s Office has initiated criminal proceedings for theft, and investigations are currently ongoing.
A series of serious violations related to the illegal use of energy resources has been identified in Fergana region. The Department under the Prosecutor General’s Office officially announced this.
It was reported that in Rishton district, Gʻ.Gʻ., the head of the family enterprise “Z.K.,” illegally used 164.1 million soum worth of resources by making an unauthorized connection to the natural gas network at a public catering outlet. It was noted that this person had previously been convicted.
In Bagʻdod district, individual entrepreneur “A.D.” was also exposed for illegally using 134.7 million soum worth of electricity by directly connecting to the electricity network in a non-residential building.
It was also reported that during an operational event in Fargʻona district, the responsible persons of “Q.S.” LLC had committed violations as well. They illegally connected to the general electricity network in a shop located in “Nurafshon” MFY and used 118 million soum worth of energy.
In all cases, the energy resources were used for commercial purposes. Criminal cases have been opened under Article 169 of the Criminal Code — theft — and investigative actions are continuing.
In short, there is no such thing as “free energy” — in the end, it always comes to light. And the law acts strictly in such cases.
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