# Utility provider warnings on illegal electricity connections > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/utility-provider-warnings-on-illegal-electricity-connections > Updated: 2026-08-26T08:57:20.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Utility providers in Argentina and Peru are issuing warnings regarding the physical and legal dangers associated with illegal electrical connections and unauthorized tampering with power grids. In Argentina, the electricity distributor Secheep reported a fatal incident in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña where a man suffered severe burns while attempting an unauthorized connection. Secheep officials emphasized that tampering with meters and cables poses extreme risks of electrocution and fire. Similarly, the Cooperativa Eléctrica de Trelew warned that precarious installations cause voltage fluctuations and service interruptions for paying customers. In Peru, Electrocentro reported approximately 370 cases of electricity theft in Huánuco this year. The company noted that the Public Ministry has filed accusations for aggravated theft in two specific cases, highlighting the legal consequences of clandestine connections and unauthorized interventions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Utility providers warn of risks from illegal electricity connections Utility providers in Peru and Argentina are reporting increased electricity theft and clandestine connections, warning of legal consequences and severe safety risks like fires and electrocution. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utility-providers-warn-of-risks-from-illegal-electricity-connections ### 2026-07-29: Secheep warns of fatal risks from illegal electrical connections in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña Secheep warned that illegal power‑line connections caused a fatal electrocution in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña and urged residents to avoid tampering with the grid. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-ricos-genera-pr-reports-only-30-mw-generation-reserve-amid-peak-demand --- Cite as: Utility provider warnings on illegal electricity connections. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/utility-provider-warnings-on-illegal-electricity-connections