Kazakhstan has suffered over $2.3 million in losses due to illegal cryptocurrency mining, prompting authorities to increase investigations into the illicit operations. Government agencies have uncovered networks siphoning […]
Crypto Mining Schemes Target Vulnerable: Elderly Facilities In Hong Kong, Thailand, and Beyond
A recent wave of illegal cryptocurrency mining operations has targeted vulnerable populations, including elderly care facilities in Hong Kong. Police have uncovered two men accused of secretly installing […]
Central Asia’s Rising Problem: The Illegal Bitcoin Mining Boom
The digital currency world, known for innovation, also faces challenges like illegal mining. Central Asia is experiencing a surge in this illicit activity, driven by cheap energy and […]
Illegal Crypto Mining Rig Discovered in Buryatia, Disrupting Local Power Grids
Russian authorities have uncovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation in the Buryatia region, resulting in a disruption to local power grids. The operation involved a truck containing 95 […]
Illegal Crypto Mining Rigged Truck Busted in Buryatia, Raising Concerns Over Energy Theft
Russian authorities have seized an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation hidden within a truck in the Buryatia region of Russia. The operation, which included 95 mining rigs and a […]
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 […]
Russia Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Mining
Russian authorities have intensified efforts to combat illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting individuals who misuse state resources for personal gain. A high-profile case involves a former executive of a […]
Russia Confiscates Bitcoin Worth $88,570 from Illegal Miner in Amur Oblast
A former electricity executive in Russia has been caught illegally mining cryptocurrency, resulting in the confiscation of over $88,570 worth of Bitcoin. Authorities confiscated the crypto assets as […]
Russia Seizes $88,570 in Bitcoin from Illegal Crypto Miner
Russian authorities have seized Bitcoin worth approximately $88,570 from a former electricity executive suspected of running illegal crypto mining operations in the Amur Oblast. The executive allegedly bypassed […]
Paraguay Deports Three in Crypto Mining Theft Attempt
The Paraguayan government has recently deported three undocumented immigrants suspected of involvement in an attempt to illegally exploit crypto mining resources. This action underscores the country’s ongoing efforts […]
Illegal Crypto Mining Soars in Malaysia, Fourfold Rise Exposes Infrastructure Strain
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia’s largest power company, reports a dramatic fourfold increase in electricity theft linked to illegal cryptocurrency mining. From 610 cases in 2018 to over […]
Kuwait Targets Illegal Crypto Mining Operations, Investigating 31 Cases
Kuwait has launched a major crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency mining operations, identifying 31 cases involving 116 suspects across 59 locations. The investigation is linked to the strain on […]
Kuwait Enacts Crackdown on Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Mining
Kuwait’s government is taking a firm stance against unlicensed cryptocurrency mining, launching a major operation to shut down operations without permits. Over 60 individuals have been identified as […]
Malaysia Dismantles Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation, Seizing Equipment & Highlighting Electricity Theft
Malaysian authorities have dismantled illegal Bitcoin mining operations in the Hulu Terengganu and Marang regions. The operation, carried out by police and the Special Engagement Against Losses (SEAL) […]