Belarus man ran crypto mining rig on subsidized power with illegal substation
- —State Control Committee inspectors found an illegally installed transformer substation on the plot
- —The land was used for crypto mining instead of its designated household purpose
- —The mining equipment had not passed Gosenergonadzor safety and connection checks
- —Authorities drew up an act for unauthorized and unmetered electricity consumption
Why it matters: It highlights tightening enforcement against crypto mining and subsidized power tariffs across the CIS, where similar cases have led to criminal charges.
Source: BeInCrypto RU