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Electricity theft is a significant challenge faced by power companies and governments. It not only impacts the economy and growth of a country but also affects domestic, agricultural, and industrial settings where electricity is a basic necessity. Unfortunately, the prevalence of electricity theft is on the rise, and it has become a non-negligible crime. If appropriate actions are not taken to address this issue, future generations will have no scope of living in light, peace, and harmony. To minimize electricity theft, a system is designed using an Arduino Uno, ESP-01 ESP8266 serial WIFI wireless transceiver module, ACS712 current sensors, GPS Neo-6M, GSM SIM800L, and other components. The system aims to reduce the illegal use of electricity and detect any theft that may occur and triggering appropriate actions. The ACS712 detects current usage, and the ESP-01 sends the data to the Thingspeak IoT platform. This platform collects the data, which can be used to monitor and analyze electricity usage. The GPS Neo-6M helps to identify the location of the theft, and the GSM SIM800L enables communication to notify the authorities. Overall, this project aims to minimize the issue of electricity theft and ensure the efficient use of electricity, which is essential for the economic growth and well-being of a nation.