A man aged 57 from Chisinau is suspected of helping residents of the capital city to change the construction of the gas meters so that they measured the volume of consumed gas incorrectly. For his services he asked for €300 to €500. The damage caused to the gas supplier was estimated at several million lei.

The Chisinau Police Division announced that during searches at the man’s house the police found handmade objects used to seal gas and electricity meters. The man modified the construction of gas meters in about 70 apartments.

The suspect is investigated outside prison. He faces a fine of 30,000 to 60,000 lei. The persons who profited from the illegal services of the man risk being investigated for complicity.