15 questioned over electricity theft

15 questioned over electricity theft

JAKARTA (JP): City police are questioning 15 people in
connection with the alleged stealing of electricity at 14 major
hotels and apartments, a police source said on Thursday.

The source at the Jakarta Police Special Crimes Unit -- who
asked for anonymity -- said the 15 people under questioning
included those at the managerial level.

The hotels and apartment buildings were located in Slipi in
West Jakarta, Kemayoran in Central Jakarta, and Kuningan in South
Jakarta.

"This crime has caused the state billions of rupiah, so the
case has become a top priority for us," the officer explained.

He also said the joint investigation between the police and
the city officials on the alleged stealing started about two
weeks ago.

When contacted, the manager of a hotel in Slipi whose name was
mentioned in the police list, said the allegations were untrue.

"There is nothing criminal going on at our hotel," she said.
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