Illegal Crypto Mining Operation Caught: Truck-Based Operation Disrupts Village Power Supply

In a startling discovery, Russian authorities uncovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation using a truck as its base, disrupting village power supplies in Buryatia, Russia. The setup involved 95 mining rigs hidden within the vehicle and was connected to a rural power line, causing localized disruption. Two suspects fled the scene, leaving behind their equipment. Buryatenergo, the local power grid operator, confirmed this incident as part of a larger trend of unauthorized crypto mining in the region. While no significant market impact is reported, this operation highlights vulnerability in rural infrastructure and calls for stricter enforcement.