Thai Authorities Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation Amid Power Outage
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A significant power drain was traced back to a single house in the area.
Authorities in Thailand have cracked down on an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in Ratchaburi, a town west of Bangkok, following multiple complaints from residents regarding recurring power outages.
The raid, which took place on August 23, was initiated after a month-long investigation into unexplained blackouts that began in mid-July.
The investigation was conducted by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in collaboration with local police.
House Responsible for Significant Power Drain
The authorities were alerted to a significant power drain that was traced back to a single house in the area.
Upon inspection, the house was found to be the center of a large-scale Bitcoin mining operation.
Jamnong Chanwong, the chief district security officer, revealed that the electricity consumption at the property was abnormally high.
House Responsible for Significant Power Drain
The authorities were alerted to a significant power drain that was traced back to a single house in the area.
Upon inspection, the house was found to be the center of a large-scale Bitcoin mining operation.
Jamnong Chanwong, the chief district security officer, revealed that the electricity consumption at the property was abnormally high.
Despite this, the payments made for the electricity were suspiciously low, suggesting that the operators were illegally siphoning power to sustain their mining activities.
The equipment was installed by a company that rented the house for about four months, coinciding with the period when the areaâs power outages became severe.
Although no arrests were made during the raid, authorities believe the operators fled after realizing their activities had drawn the attention of law enforcement.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to identify those responsible.
Illegal Bitcoin mining has become an increasing issue in Southeast Asia, with operators taking advantage.
