RM15,000 monthly loss in Tabuan Jaya
KUCHING: More than 30 cases of illegal electricity connections were discovered in four shophouses in Tabuan Jaya during the joint operation conducted by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, and the police recently. According to SEB’s press release, the absence of electricity meters on-site indicated that the culprits had resorted to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Raid nets power theft culprit
BINTULU: A cryptocurrency mining operator was caught red handed for stealing electricity during a joint operation between Sarawak Energy (SEB) and the local police here. In a press release, SEB said the raid was triggered following a detection of unusually high electricity load at the Nyabau industrial area, which raised suspicions of cryptocurrency mining activities […]
Firefighters come across crypto mining centre stealing power
MIRI: Firemen who responded to a distress call had a shock when a rented double-storey commercial unit in Permyjaya here turned out to be a cryptocurrency mining centre stealing electricity. Sarawak Energy was alerted and the utility firm disconnected power to the premises for safety reasons. The firefighters managed to put out the fire and […]
32 cryptocurrency mining machines seized in raid
KUCHING: Thirty-two cryptocurrency mining machines worth around RM80,000 were found at a commercial shoplot at Jalan Matang here, costing Sarawak Energy Berhad monthly losses of around RM6,800 in unregistered electricity consumption. During the raid, Sarawak Energy’s operation team also discovered direct tapping cables hidden which were illegally connected behind the meter fuses. “With the success […]
Bitcoin machines worth RM5.3 mln destroyed
MIRI: Police have destroyed 1,069 machines worth RM5.3 mln used for bitcoin mining. District police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari revealed that the disposal of the machines was carried out at the Miri police headquarters (IPD). He also disclosed that police, along with Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sesco) personnel, raided six premises carrying out illegal bitcoin mining […]
Homeowner found stealing electricity
SAMARAHAN: The owner of a double-storey house at Tiya Vista Kota Samarahan was found stealing electricity in a recent joint operation between Sarawak Energy Sdn Bhd (SEB) and the Enforcement and Legal Division of the Ministry of Utilities. SEB disclosed that the technical team discovered that the power cable was still energised even though supply […]
‘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 […]
