Public Prosecution Service stops investigation into home battery sellers

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has decided not to initiate a criminal investigation into possible fraud with home batteries. This decision comes despite more than a thousand reports received regarding suspicious practices. The regulator Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) had previously filed a report, but the OM deems that investigating the matter would involve too much work.

Home batteries have become popular in the energy transition, with consumers increasingly wanting to sustainability. However, there are signals that sellers are providing misleading information about the benefits and feasibility of these batteries. Many consumers have felt deceived as a result, leading to a large number of complaints to the ACM.

Although the market for home batteries is growing, this has also resulted in an increase in the number of unhappy customers. The OM's decision to drop the investigation may have consequences for consumers, who may remain vulnerable to deception and fraud. It is important that more attention is given to the protection of consumers in this rapidly changing market.

Institutions like the ACM continue to play an important role in monitoring the market and protecting consumer rights. It is to be hoped that they will take effective measures to ensure that consumers are well-informed and that there is no room for unlawful practices in the sale of home batteries.

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