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Gang Hacked Electricity Meters, Causing Millions in Losses

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Police in northern Greece arrested five individuals linked to a gang tampering with electricity meters.
The gang reportedly had 101 subscribers who paid for the service to lower their electricity bills.
Investigations revealed over 600 illegal interventions in electricity meters across various regions.
The financial damage caused by the gang is estimated at around 10 million euros.
Authorities are continuing to gather evidence against all involved in this extensive scheme.

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A criminal organization specializing in sophisticated electricity theft was recently dismantled in Greece, leading to significant legal actions against its members. Five individuals were arrested, among them three who played key roles in the operation, which reportedly caused damages amounting to approximately €10 million. Investigations uncovered at least 606 illegal modifications made to electricity meters, impacting various residential and commercial locations across the country.

The organization is described as having a unique global methodology for altering digital meters, enabling extensive theft of electricity for several years, potentially since 2017. The evidence compiled includes a massive dossier implicating over 101 individuals, including several well-known companies, in the scheme. Authorities highlighted the complexity and sophistication of the operation, which has been characterized as one of the most advanced cases of electricity theft worldwide.

Details about the operational methods revealed that the group installed its technology in secured establishments, including luxury restaurants and prominent NGOs. Law enforcement, in the wake of these revelations, continues to investigate the widespread implications of this scheme across various regions of Greece.

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