Bitcoin Miners Caught Stealing Electricity in Hong Kong

Two Hong Kong technicians, aged 32 and 33, have been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity to power a Bitcoin mining operation. The suspects reportedly stole power from two care homes operated by the Hong Kong Association for the Spastics (SAHK) as well as two office spaces in Sham Shui Po. These operations were discovered after experiencing slow internet connections and significantly higher electricity bills, with costs skyrocketing by HK $8,000 to HK $9,000 during August.