EMRC dealt with 5,980 cases of electricity theft in Q1 2023

AMMAN — Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) Chairman Ziyad Al-Saaida said on Tuesday that the EMRC dealt with 5,980 cases of electricity theft during the first quarter of 2023. Inspection toursSpeaking during a press conference, Saaida said the commission managed to accomplish these efforts by revamping its inspection tours. The number of inspection visits so far this year stand at 834, compared to 533 at the same time in 2022, marking a 56 percent increase, Addustour Daily reported. Periodic checksTo put an end to the so-called "elicitation" process of stealing electricity, which increased by 26 percent in the first quarter of 2023, the authority also carried out 44,914 periodic and programmed checks compared to 40,103 during the same period of 2022, Saaida added. Read more National news Jordan News   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_509089081')   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_552628228') Read More Financial Services Companies Association: The Sector is Under Strict Oversight and Trading is a Personal Responsibility Crown Prince to Begin Working Visit to Japan on Wednesday Water Ministry: Illegal Drilling Rig Seized, Unauthorized Well Filled in South Shouneh