# Dominican Utility Edesur Detains Two Contractors for Alleged Fraud

Edesur Dominicana detained two contractors in flagrante delicto for allegedly performing unauthorized electrical work and demanding money.

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Edesur Dominicana detained two contractors from a private brigade in flagrante delicto for suspected irregularities affecting the company and a commercial establishment. [^1]

Edesur Dominicana, an electricity distribution company in the Dominican Republic, reported the detention of a brigadista (field technician) from a company contracted to perform technical services, for allegedly asking a client for money. [^2]

Edesur Dominicana stated that the detained technicians were caught while attempting to collect money for services without the necessary authorization. [^3]

The detention occurred on Francisco Prats Ramírez street when the technicians presented themselves at a commercial establishment to perform alleged meter box and cable changes without proper authorization. [^4]

The brigadista was detained by the Department of Operations Against Fraud on Gaspar Polanco street, Bella Vista sector, National District, after Edesur Dominicana received a complaint about alleged blackmail and extortion. [^5]

Edesur exorted the population to report any brigade or technician engaging in improper billing or irregular conduct by calling 809-683-9393 or visiting energiasinfraude.com.do. [^6]

Edesur Dominicana urged the public to report any brigade or technician requesting payment for services, providing the phone number 809-683-9393, the website energiasinfraude.com.do, social media, and suggestion boxes as reporting channels. [^7]

Edesur Dominicana warned that it will continue firmly prosecuting people who commit illicit acts against the company or its clients. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Edesur Dominicana detained two contractors from a private brigade in flagrante delicto for suspected irregularities affecting the company and a commercial establishment. (Diario Libre, News)
2. Edesur Dominicana, an electricity distribution company in the Dominican Republic, reported the detention of a brigadista (field technician) from a company contracted to perform technical services, for allegedly asking a client for money. (Hoy Digital, News)
3. Edesur Dominicana stated that the detained technicians were caught while attempting to collect money for services without the necessary authorization. (Diario Libre, News)
4. The detention occurred on Francisco Prats Ramírez street when the technicians presented themselves at a commercial establishment to perform alleged meter box and cable changes without proper authorization. (Diario Libre, News)
5. The brigadista was detained by the Department of Operations Against Fraud on Gaspar Polanco street, Bella Vista sector, National District, after Edesur Dominicana received a complaint about alleged blackmail and extortion. (Hoy Digital, News)
6. Edesur exorted the population to report any brigade or technician engaging in improper billing or irregular conduct by calling 809-683-9393 or visiting energiasinfraude.com.do. (Diario Libre, News)
7. Edesur Dominicana urged the public to report any brigade or technician requesting payment for services, providing the phone number 809-683-9393, the website energiasinfraude.com.do, social media, and suggestion boxes as reporting channels. (Hoy Digital, News)
8. Edesur Dominicana warned that it will continue firmly prosecuting people who commit illicit acts against the company or its clients. (Hoy Digital, News)

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