Cryptocurrency mining activities in Miri raided for power theft
MIRI: Sarawak Energy, through its operational and retail arm Syarikat SESCO Berhad, recently uncovered three cases of unauthorised cryptocurrency mining activities here, located at Shang Garden and Bulatan Commercial Centre. The initiative was prompted by public tip-offs, highlighting the importance of community involvement in tackling such issues. During inspections, SESCO’s technical team discovered over 150 […]
SEB crackdown detects more cryptocurrency mining centres stealing electricity
MIRI: Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) efforts to combat power theft have led to the discovery of yet another cryptocurrency mining operation illicitly drawing electricity. According to a press release issued today, a joint raid with authorities on a shophouse in Marina Square, Miri, found 34 cryptocurrency mining servers running on stolen electricity through direct tapping […]
Illegal cryptocurrency mining operations exposed for power theft in Sarikei
KUCHING: In a recent joint operation conducted by Sarawak Energy’s operational arm, Syarikat Sesco Berhad, along with the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication and the police, it was discovered that two shophouses at Jalan Rentap and Jalan Jakar in Sarikei were engaged in stealing electricity for cryptocurrency mining activities. According to a statement from Sarawak […]
Crypto miners spark warning from Sarawak Energy
MIRI: Sarawak Energy has issued a warning regarding the risks of electricity theft, particularly for cryptocurrency mining activities. This warning comes after an incident where an illegal power connection was used to supply electricity to 74 cryptocurrency mining servers, resulting in a fire that caused significant damage and losses for Sarawak Energy. In a statement […]
Exercise caution when renting out properties, SEB tells landlords
KUCHING: All landlords are advised to exercise caution and due diligence when renting out their properties in order to protect themselves from unknown illegal activities carried out by their tenants. Sarawak Energy (SEB) stated that landlords must always register the meter under the tenant’s name to avoid potential liability for electricity theft. Referring to a […]
Landlords must be mindful of tenants’ activities
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) advises all landlords to be mindful of tenants’ activities as they may be implicated if illegal activities such as power theft are found at the rented premises. In a press release issued by SEB yesterday, this year thus far, Sarawak recorded a total of 52 electricity theft cases involving cryptocurrency […]
Authorities pick up pace in hunt for power thieves
MIRI: Another two cryptocurrency mining operations here were crippled in a raid by authorities. A joint raid conducted by Sarawak Energy, the Utility and Telecommunication Ministry and police in Desa Senadin last week uncovered a total of 85 cryptocurrency mining servers. In a statement today, Sarawak Energy said direct tapping cables were seen connected from […]
Two cryptocurrency mining centres busted
KUCHING: Two cryptocurrency mining centres operating in Kota Samarahan were caught stealing electricity during a raid on the premises following reports of outages in the locality. According to a statement, the joint raid operation between Sarawak Energy and the police was triggered when members of the public reported three supply interruptions in the area within […]
Cryptocurrency mining centres caught for power theft
KUCHING: A cryptocurrency mining centre operating among shop lots at Mile 9 caught fire recently following an electricity theft by wire tampering. Sarawak Energy, in a statement yesterday, said fire fighters first received a distress call and immediately alerted Sarawak Energy for an emergency shutdown so that the fire could be extinguished safely. The team […]
Public tipoffs led to mining centres crippled
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Energy Berhad together with the police and help from public information, led to the successful crippling of two cryptocurrency mining centres here at Uni Central for electricity theft. In a statement, the energy development company said they raided the premises and found 147 mining rigs, routers, modems and other electronic equipment for […]
