SHAH ALAM, Feb 11 — Police seized 135 bitcoin mining rigs in raids on two shophouses in Banting, yesterday on suspicion of electricity theft for Bitcoin mining activities.
Kuala Langat district police chief Supt Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd Nor @ Saleh said the raids were conducted after receiving information from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) regarding suspected electricity theft at both premises, based on meter readings.
Computer equipment and several modems were also confiscated in addition to the bitcoin rigs.
"No one was found at the premises during the raids. Police are trying to trace the owners and tenants,” he said in a statement today.
It is believed that the illegal activities had been going on for about a month.
He also said that the Kuala Langat police would not compromise on this issue and will take stern action against all premises carrying out illegal Bitcoin mining activities as well as electricity theft that resulted in losses for TNB.
— Bernama
