Indonesian Authorities Raid Ten Crypto Mining Facilities for Energy Theft Indonesian authorities crack down on ten
Bitcoin (BTC) mining sites for stealing energy from the national grid to power mining operations in the country.
According to reports from local media outlets,
the government moved in on ten crypto mining sites whose operations saw them tap into the utility poles of the state-owned electricity company. Authorities of the state-owned electricity company,
PLN noted that wider coordination was key to uncover the mining operation deriving electricity from the national grip without approval. According to the report, the Bitcoin mines
cost the state 1.4 billion Indonesian rupees approximately $100,000. The raid uncovered 1,300 BTC mining machines used for illegal operations with one machine billed to consume 1,800 watts. Inspector General Agung Effendi,
the North Sumatra Police Chief noted that the incident has been going on for an estimated six months with 26 people arrested from the ten locations. The PLN further assured all stakeholders
to continue their collaborations with the police to prevent further electricity theft and protect the national grid.
