Russian court jails four over illegal crypto mining at Omsk power plant
- —Bribe to the TPP-4 official totaled 525,000 rubles
- —Farm ran from Feb 28, 2022, to April 25, 2024
- —Consumption exceeded 3.7 million kWh; damage topped 12.3 million rubles
- —Court ordered 9.6 million rubles in damages to energy firm TGK-11
Why it matters: The case highlights how tightening mining rules in Russia push operators toward illegal schemes with criminal liability.
Source: BeInCrypto RU