Four premises caught stealing electricity for crypto mining

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Friday, 30 Dec 2022
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Crypto mining rigs; and unauthorised connections found during the operation. - DES

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): Four premises at Kampong Melabau and one at Kampong Serusop were found to have unauthorised electrical connection or diversion for cryptocurrency mining operations.

These were found during a 30-man joint operation by the Department of Electrical Services (DES) on Wednesday (Dec 28). Joining the operation were Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) and Autoriti Elektrik Negara Brunei Darussalam (AENBD).

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Four premises caught stealing electricity for crypto mining