# Paraguay strikes hard: Crypto mining energy theft can be punished by up to 10 years in prison! ⚡️
The Paraguayan Senate has just passed a new bill to severely punish energy theft in cryptocurrency mining. Under the new regulations, individuals and companies who illegally steal energy for crypto mining will face up to 10 years in prison, while other energy thefts are subject to a maximum sentence of 3 years. Previously, Paraguay also increased crypto mining electricity fees by 14%, sparking widespread discussion within and outside the industry. What do you think of this reform? See you in the comments!