Two Enemalta employees have been suspended in efforts by the corporation to reduce its non-technical losses are continuing in 2015, with further inspections and inquiries to identify and stop cases of theft and other electricity supply irregularities, the company said.

In the latest developments, the Company suspended two employees pending further Police inquiries after they were suspected of assisting customers in stealing electricity. The case was identified after an investigation by the dedicated team of Enemalta employees working to curb electricity theft. All information was handed over to the Police, who are now investigating the two suspended workers.

Last year, Enemalta introduced several measures which led to a 33% reduction in electricity theft losses. The Company allocated more resources to increase random inspections and to check suspected irregularities. It started using specialised tools to identify irregularities in electricity consumption readings. The Company’s efforts were consolidated by the Government’s decision to revise electricity theft regulations and increase penalties for perpetrators caught stealing electricity, raising fines from 10% to 200% of the cost of the stolen electricity.             

Backed by 2014’s positive results, Enemalta is continuing its inspections and inquiries to restrain electricity supply irregularities.

Another 12 employees had previously been suspended in the wake on investigations into the scandal.

Individuals who are aware of such irregularities are encouraged to contact Enemalta and provide the necessary details for further inquiries. They can also report electricity theft anonymously through the Enemalta website www.enemalta.com.mt.