CoinVoice has recently learned that, according to Cryptonews, Abkhazian police have intensified their crackdown on private cryptocurrency miners, seizing nearly 200 mining machines within four days. The Abkhazian State Security Service (SSS) conducted raids in cities such as Ochamchira and Sukhum between December 10 and 13, seizing 194 mining machines. The Ministry of Internal Affairs also seized 10 mining machines from Gudauta and Gagra districts.
Timur Dzhindzholiya, head of Chernomorenergo, stated that despite the implementation of rolling blackouts, energy consumption has not decreased, indicating that cryptocurrency mining is still consuming a significant amount of electricity. On December 10, Internet service providers suspended the network for seven hours in an attempt to alleviate the pressure of mining on the power grid. On December 11, the Inguri Hydroelectric Power Station was forced to shut down for 24 hours due to low water levels.
In addition, Abkhazia's Deputy Prime Minister Bigamba urged the government to consider declaring a state of emergency in the energy sector. [Original link]