Russian police detain 7 power company employees over suspected assistance in illegal cryptocurrency mining causing approximately $129,000 in losses

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2025-12-29 09:02:13

BlockBeats News, December 29 – Russian police detained 7 employees affiliated with “Russian Grid Moscow Region” (Россети Московский регион), suspected of assisting illegal cryptocurrency mining operations within Moscow Oblast. The arrested individuals range from ordinary electricians to senior engineers. Authorities stated that these employees of the power company provided paid “services” to illegal mining farms, including artificially lowering meter readings, helping to evade plans, and conducting temporary inspections. According to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the preliminary economic loss caused by these activities is approximately 10 million rubles. (Bits media)

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