{"id":153131,"date":"2025-03-17T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=153131"},"modified":"2025-03-16T23:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T21:13:17","slug":"thai-authorities-uncover-massive-illegal-crypto-mining-operation-seizing-63-rigs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/thai-authorities-uncover-massive-illegal-crypto-mining-operation-seizing-63-rigs\/","title":{"rendered":"Thai Authorities Uncover Massive Illegal Crypto Mining Operation, Seizing 63 Rigs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The machines were discovered<\/a> <\/strong>hidden in three abandoned houses located in Pathum Thani province.<\/p>\n

The investigation began after local residents reported suspicious activity involving theft of electricity from utility poles and transformers in the area. They suspected that the stolen power was being used to fuel unauthorized cryptocurrency mining activities within the vacant buildings.<\/p>\n

Crypto mining is an energy-intensive process, and authorities estimate that the illegal operation led to losses of over 11 million baht (about $327 million) for the Metropolitan Electricity Authority. In addition to the mining rigs, officials confiscated several related items, including three mining controllers, routers, internet boosters, modified electricity meters, and personal electronics like computers and bank passbooks. Despite the discovery, no arrests were made since the operation was remotely controlled.<\/p>\n