Thai police bust nine illegal bitcoin mining rigs; suspects charged stealing RM1.25mil worth of electricity


Two suspects, both aged 30, have been arrested on charges of theft. - PHOTO: REUTERS

BANGKOK (AFP): Authorities in Thailand have dismantled nine illegal bitcoin mining operations and charged two suspects with stealing more than US$280,000 (RM1.25 million) worth of electricity, police said Wednesday.

The investigation began after a resident noticed multiple CCTV cameras installed at an apparently vacant house in southern Surat Thani province, said Pongsak Meemusik, a police officer who led the operation.

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