A large illegal mining farm has been discovered in Dagestan

A major illegal mining farm has been detected and closed in the village of Khadzhalmakhi, Levashi Province, Dagestan, by the employees of the Dagenergo Energy Company. The farm, which is located at the headquarters of the former Canning Factory, has 89 mining devices that operate around the clock, putting great pressure on the local energy network, according to Arsen Jadziev, Acting President of the Dagengngo, who reported the discovery of the telegram channel.

According to Gadzhiev, the farm owner was illegally linked to the Tashkapur station, causing financial damage of several million rubles. Jadzev stressed that the exact numbers are still determined by specialists, and cases are prepared for law enforcement agencies.

This is not an isolated accident in the area. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, more than 30 illegal mining farms, including hidden mobile units inside truck trailers It was identified It was closed in Dagestan in 2024.

In addition, the state -run Russian news agency Tass, Quoted by the Minister of Energy and Definitions in Dagestan, Marat Sheikalif, I mentioned In 2024, illegal mining caused more than 350 million dollars ($ 4.2 million) in losses in the Republic, with a total of 86 million kilowatts of electricity.

In January 2025, it was another major illegal mining farm find out In the village of Levashi. The authorities seized 169 cryptocurrency mining devices operating in a cellar near a sports complex, which works to consume unregistered electricity.

Last week, Jadiziv I mentioned In an experience aimed at discovering illegal mining farms. The test was performed in two villages where the population is repeatedly complaining about the power outage. As part of the experiment, Internet service providers and mobile phone operators temporarily closed access to the Internet, while energy specialists monitored the changes in energy loading.

“The results were horrific,” Jadziev pointed out. After turning off the Internet, energy consumption decreased by 3.2 megawatts, equivalent to the operation of about 900 mining platforms.

“To put this in a perspective: 3.2 megawatts is sufficient to provide electricity for about 1500 homes. These villages formally contain 849 registered families, but the sub -station not only serves these homes, but also works on illegal mining operations, which can be energy consumption compared to 1500 homes. Jadziev explained that this is the reason why low voltage interruption and frequent energy interruption.

Since January 1, 2025, Dagestan has foot Block encrypted currency mining operations. This ban, which will remain in effect until March 15, 2031, applies to six areas of the North Caucasus.