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Energy commission registers 445 cases of power theft

By Petra - Mar 29,2015 - Last updated at Mar 29,2015

AMMAN — The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) has detected 445 cases of power theft out of 2,000 incidents it inspected after receiving complaints from electricity distribution companies, EMRC President Farouq Hiyari said Sunday.

He also said that EMRC directed these companies to proceed with necessary legal procedures against violators according to the Electricity Law.

Violators face six months to two years in prison and/or a fine between JD2,000 and JD10,000 or both penalties.

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