According to the Bangkok Post, Thai authorities—including the Ministry of Interior, the Provincial Electricity Authority, police, and local administrators—conducted inspections at 14 illegal Bitcoin mining sites across five northeastern provinces, seizing 315 cryptocurrency mining devices. Investigators found evidence of meter tampering and unauthorized electricity connections used to power the mining equipment. The report estimates total losses at 40.38 million Thai baht (approximately $1.24 million), including 5.38 million baht (approximately $165,000) in electricity violation fines and around 35 million baht (approximately $1.07 million) in unpaid electricity bills. Authorities have collected evidence and filed complaints against those involved.
Thailand seizes 315 illegal Bitcoin mining machines in northeastern raids
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Thai authorities raided 14 illegal Bitcoin mining operations across five northeastern provinces, seizing 315 devices. Inspectors discovered tampered electricity meters and unauthorized power connections. Estimated losses amount to 40.38 million THB ($1.24 million), including 5.38 million THB ($165,000) in fines and 35 million THB ($1.07 million) in unpaid utility bills. Officials have filed formal complaints and collected evidence. The operation underscores ongoing enforcement of energy regulations in the Bitcoin sector.
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