164 bitcoin mining servers seized in Sabak Bernam raid over alleged power theft
AUTHORITIES have seized 164 servers after uncovering suspected illegal Bitcoin mining operations at four premises in two locations across the Sabak Bernam district. The raid was conducted by the Sabak Bernam District Council (MDSB) Enforcement Depart...
Sabak Bernam District Council and Tenaga Nasional Berhad have seized 164 servers from four premises in an operation targeting suspected illegal Bitcoin mining and electricity theft. The raid took place between 5pm yesterday and midnight at two locations across the Sabak Bernam district. Led by the district council's deputy president, the enforcement effort involved 11 MDSB officers, nine TNB technical personnel and 15 technical staff.
The four inspected premises in Sungai Besar and Sabak Bernam town were allegedly used for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining and electricity theft. As a result of the operation, 164 servers were confiscated. The council warned stern action would follow if illegal cryptocurrency mining and electricity theft are found to be ongoing, urging the public to report any suspicious premises violating the law.
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