Malaysia Seizes 75,000+ Crypto Mining Rigs in Nationwide Power-Theft Crackdown
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Malaysian authorities have seized over 75,000 cryptocurrency mining rigs and made 629 arrests in more than 3,000 raids between 2022 and May 2026, targeting miners illegally siphoning electricity from the national grid. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar disclosed the figures in parliament, noting coordinated operations involving police, state utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), and local authorities. The Home Ministry is expanding enforcement efforts against the power theft linked to crypto mining operations.
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· 3 pulledDeputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar told parliament on Wednesday, according to state news agency Bernama.
The seizures came alongside 629 arrests in coordinated operations involving the Royal Malaysia Police, state utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and local authorities.
Shamsul Anuar said the Home Ministry is expanding its enforcement approach, leaning on i
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