Thailand seizes 315 cryptocurrency mining rigs suspected of power theft, causing approximately 40.38 million baht in electricity losses
2026-06-21 04:24
Odaily Planet Daily News: Thai police, in coordination with relevant authorities, conducted joint operations across 5 provinces in the northeastern region, raiding 14 locations and seizing 315 cryptocurrency mining rigs suspected of illegally tapping into the power grid and tampering with meters to steal electricity. The total electricity losses amount to approximately 40.38 million baht (about 8.3 million yuan), including 5.38 million baht in fines for electricity violations and roughly 35 million baht in unpaid electricity bills.
