“Any attempt to tamper with the billing system could be detected by sophisticated devices. Those employed to read meters are also closely monitored,” said Abdul Salam Al-Yemani, deputy chairman of media affairs at the SEC, adding that tampering with electricity meters is totally unacceptable. Eight company officials were, according to media reports, recently sacked for registering false consumer numbers and putting some customers’ bills on other people’s accounts, resulting in huge bills running into thousands of Saudi riyals.Al-Yemani said customers can complain if they see any irregularities in bills and that necessary action will be taken on the matter.He added that the company achieved excellent international performance ratings last year with less than 1 percent errors in its services. The company is also undertaking studies in conjunction with research firms to improve its services. It is also considering introducing a prepaid card scheme instead of the current meter system.