Casino in Kičevo found using device to tamper with electricity meters; damage billed at 2,722,798 denars
Elektrodistribucija detected frequencies up to 340 Hz, issued two invoices and reported the case to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Published: November 11, 2026, 10:02
A casino in Kičevo was found to be illegally drawing electricity through a specialized device that interfered with the operation of two electricity meters. The distribution company calculated compensation invoices totaling exactly 2,722,798 denars (about 44,300 euros) for the two metering points in the building.
The irregularity was detected during an inspection at the casino on the street "Magistralen pat" after earlier analyses of its consumption showed anomalies. A specialized team from Elektrodistribucija inspected the meters and noticed an unusual buzzing coming from the cabinet where the meters were installed.
Measurements showed abnormal frequencies
Additional measurements recorded frequencies between 225 and 340 hertz, a substantial deviation from the normal 50 hertz. According to Elektrodistribucija, the venue had been using a device bought on the black market to manipulate the operation of both meters, allowing actual consumption to be partially or entirely unregistered and thus avoided being billed.
After the irregularities were confirmed, teams drafted an official report and the case was filed with the Ministry of Internal Affairs on suspicion of unauthorized appropriation of electrical energy. Elektrodistribucija issued two separate invoices totalling 2,722,798 denars and forwarded the matter to the competent authorities for further action.
The company said the findings and the invoices have been delivered to the relevant institutions for follow-up procedures.
Photo: press material from the event
