SHAH ALAM: Police seized 135 cryptocurrency mining rigs in raids on two shophouses in Banting on Thursday (Feb 10) over suspicions of electricity theft for Bitcoin mining activities.
Kuala Langat OCPD Supt Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd Nor @ Saleh said the raids were conducted after receiving information from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) over suspected electricity theft at both premises based on meter readings.
Computer equipment and several modems were also confiscated in addition to the crypto-mining rigs.
“No one was found at the premises during the raids. Police are trying to trace the owners and tenants of the premises,” he said in a statement Friday (Feb 11).
It is believed that the electricity theft had been going on for about a month.
Supt Ahmad Ridhwan also said that the Kuala Langat police would not compromise on the issue and will take stern action against all premises carrying out electricity thefts that resulted in losses for TNB. – Bernama