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A large illegal mining farm in Transbaikalia was shut down; equipment seized for unmetered electricity use. Criminal case opened under Article 165 of the Russian Criminal Code. Year-round mining ban planned from 2026.
Illegal crypto miners in Malaysia stole over $1 billion in electricity in under 5 years. Explore the scale, countermeasures, and implications for miners.
A mining farm in Leningrad Region stole over 80 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, causing damage exceeding one billion rubles. Six suspects detained, equipment and over seven million rubles seized.
Illegal Bitcoin miners in Malaysia have caused over $1.1 billion in energy system losses over 5 years. Authorities use drones and thermal sensors to detect violators.