In 2024, the group "Rosseti" reported losses of over 1.3 billion rubles ($14.2 million) due to illegal cryptocurrency mining. The main damage occurred in the North Caucasus (600 million rubles) and Novosibirsk (400 million rubles), where a mining farm with 3,200 devices stole 197 million rubles. Such operations overload power grids, which can damage infrastructure and household appliances. In response, authorities shut down 130 cases of illegal connections and launched criminal investigations into 40 cases. Restrictions on cryptocurrency mining have been introduced in 10 regions to prevent further losses.
2/19/2025 9:47:12 AM (GMT+1)
Illegal cryptocurrency mining caused damages of 1.3 billion rubles in 2024: Russia introduces new restrictions and measures to combat electricity theft
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