Malaysian Police Detain Two Men Suspected of Stealing Electricity for Bitcoin Mining

Techub News reported that the police in Perak, Malaysia discovered a site suspected of conducting Bitcoin mining through illegal electricity connection in Seri Iskandar, and detained two local men to assist in the investigation. In a joint operation with the national energy company (TNB), the police seized 30 Bitcoin mining machines, one router, one network switch, and a roll of electrical wires at the scene. The case is currently being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code and Section 37(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990. (Wu Blockchain)