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Uncovering the Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm in Thailand: Impacts and Measures

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Thai authorities recently dismantled a large illegal Bitcoin mining operation in Chonburi province. Nearly 1,000 mining machines were seized, uncovering a scheme of electricity theft that led to significant financial losses and power grid issues.

Authorities Seize Mining Rigs

In Phanat Nikhom district, a raid supported by the Crime Suppression Division and the Provincial Electricity Authority uncovered an illegal Bitcoin mining farm. A total of 996 mining rigs were seized, representing a massive loss of hundreds of millions of baht and immense pressure on the power grid. The perpetrators tampered with power meters to steal electricity, predominantly overnight, to avoid detection.

Impact of Illegal Mining

The issue of illegal mining is not limited to Thailand. For instance, in July 2024, Russian authorities seized 500 mining rigs in Irkutsk, unveiling $2.3 million in electricity theft. Similarly, in Malaysia, about $754 million worth of electricity was reportedly stolen between 2018 and 2023. In Thailand, a transborder crypto fraud ring was dismantled in October 2024.

Enhanced Measures Needed

Thai authorities plan to increase surveillance and apply stricter measures to prevent electricity theft. The Chonburi case underscores the critical need to enforce laws related to cryptocurrency crimes in the country. Cooperation among law enforcement agencies is essential to combat such illegal activities in the cryptocurrency arena.

The dismantling of the Chonburi Bitcoin mining farm highlights the severe threat of illegal mining and the importance of actively addressing such crimes. Only coordinated law enforcement efforts can provide a long-term solution.

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