The Ghana Revenue Authority's (GRA) Customs Division has seized more than 700 counterfeit meters at the Dabala Junction Checkpoint in the Volta Region.

This confiscation occurred on August 29, 2023, when customs officers inspected a bus traveling from Aflao to Accra.

During their inspection, the officers discovered the fake meters concealed in the bus's luggage compartment. None of the passengers claimed ownership of these counterfeit meters, which were subsequently impounded by customs officials.

According to Ms. Christina Jatoe-Kaleo, the General Manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Volta Region, importing meters into the country without a license is illegal. Only the Electricity Company of Ghana, NEDCO, and the Ministry of Energy are authorized to import meters into the country.

Ms. Jatoe-Kaleo expressed concern about the negative impact of substandard meters installed without ECG's knowledge, as they pose risks to customers and the company's operations.

These risks include fire outbreaks, overloading, and damage to transformers, leading to outages and technical losses.

She advised customers to avoid purchasing meters from unauthorized sources and instead visit their nearest ECG office for meter services. Additionally, she encouraged customers to pay their electricity bills promptly to support the electricity supply chain.

Ms. Jatoe-Kaleo called on the public to report individuals using illegal meters and commended the Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division and other security agencies for their support in addressing the issue of illegal meters.

She also urged customers to use the ECG PowerApp or dial *226# to pay their outstanding bills, contributing to stable power supply.