Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Special Investigations Unit of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has successfully recovered over Rs. 90 million in losses from parties involved in illegalelectricity consumption during the year 2025.

According to an official statement issued by the CEB, a total of Rs. 90,242,561.21 was recovered as compensation for losses incurred, while an additional Rs. 2,527,500.00 was collected as court fines.

Investigations revealed 1,259 cases of electricity theft through meter tampering and 72 cases of unauthorized tapping using 'hooks'. It is noted that these incidents have resulted in significant economic losses for the CEB.

Accordingly, suspects involved in the fraudulent use of electricity were arrested, and legal a...