The Thai authorities reveal an enormous illegal mining mining, and seize 63 platforms

On Friday, officials from the Central Investigation Office of Thailand (CIB) revealed a large illegal mining process, and seized 63 mining machines valued at about two million dull ($ 60,000).

The machines were find out Hidden in three abandoned houses located in the Bathoum Thani Province.

The investigation began after the local residents reported suspicious activity that included stealing electricity from the columns of facilities and transformers in the region. They suspect that stolen energy was used to feed the activities of unauthorized cryptocurrency mining within the vacant buildings.

Exaggeration of encryption is a powerful energy process, and the authorities estimate that the illegal process led to losses of more than 11 million baht (about 327 million dollars) for the capital power authority. In addition to mining platforms, officials have confiscated many relevant elements, including three mining control units, routers, internet enhancement, modified electricity standards, and personal electronics such as computers and bank transportation books. Despite the discovery, no arrests have been made since the operation has been controlled remotely.

More investigations revealed a link between the illegal mining process and the luxury housing in the Khan Now area in Bangkok. CIB officials have requested an inspection note to investigate the property and determine those behind the operation.

In addition to the financial damage to the electricity provider, the authorities have highlighted the major fire risks posed by illegal mining activities. These operations, which consumed huge amounts of electricity, were left without supervision, which increases the risk of fire outbreaks.

Illegal encryption mining was an ongoing issue in Thailand and through Southeast Asia for years. In January, the Thai authorities confiscated 996 illegal mining platforms in the Nakhum region, and in November 2024, nine illegal Bitcoin farms were closed in the province of Sori Thani, which was responsible for stealing electricity approximately $ 300,000. Similar mining activities were also revealed in August when residents of a town near Bangkok reported the power outage caused by illegal operations.