Accused of “stealing electricity” at an unfamiliar address—Case successfully dismissed
Suddenly receiving a court summons accusing you of “stealing electricity” at a location you have never even visited—this is something that can actually happen.
Here is a real-life case study:
Case Background
The individual received a court summons accusing them of “meter tampering” at an address on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur; the plaintiff was Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
Key Points of Contention:
The individual had never visited the address in question.
The property did not belong to the individual.
The individual was completely unaware of the incident.
Further Investigation
Opening an electricity account with TNB typically requires signing specific forms. However, the individual confirmed:
They had never signed any documents for that address.
They suspected their signature had been forged or a copy of their identity card had been misused.
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