But, it seems, the meter on one property clocked all the way around and back to zero, and the system suggested huge amounts of energy had been used. It generated the invoice automatically, and payment of £244,000 was collected from the business’s account. The funds had been earmarked to buy new caravans and pay suppliers.
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