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 […]
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 […]
Duo fined for power theft
MIRI: A cryptocurrency mining operator and a co-proprietor of a premise here pleaded guilty to power theft charges at the Sessions Court today. According to a press statement by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), the accused identified as Sim Lei Yean, 42, and Jong Min Siong, 48, pleaded guilty to three charges under the Electricity Ordinance. […]
‘Don’t steal electricity to reduce bills’
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy will continue to work in close collaboration with the Utilities Ministry and the police to carry out meter inspections and investigation operations throughout Sarawak to curb electricity theft. Power theft is punishable with up to RM100,000 and/or five years’ imprisonment. In a press release, Sarawak Energy warned customers against stealing electricity to […]
Man jailed for power theft
KUCHING: The Sessions Court recently sentenced a man from Tabuan Hilir to nine months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to three charges of stealing electricity. This was the first case in which a power thief has been sentenced to jail. The accused, Drahman Maludin, was charged under Section 33 of the Electricity Ordinance with stealing […]
