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]