
Malaysia's largest electricity utility has uncovered a massive electricity theft by illegal crypto miners, who have stolen $723 million worth of electricity from 2018 to 2023. Malaysian authorities have seized and destroyed over 2,022 mining rigs in 2022 as part of their efforts to curb the illicit activities. Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir highlighted the significant impact on the power grid and local communities.
Malaysian crypto miners stole $722 million worth of power: energy official https://t.co/WNpHiQv9s5
UPDATE: MALAYSIA UNCOVERS MASSIVE $723M ELECTRICITY THEFT BY ILLEGAL CRYPTO MINERS FROM 2018 TO 2023
$723M Electricity Heist in Malaysia by Crypto Miners Illegal crypto miners in Malaysia have siphoned $723M in electricity since 2018. Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir highlights the impact on the power grid and local communities. Over 2,022 mining rigs were seized and destroyed in… https://t.co/SwNgoSWO5i


