Pensioner in Moscow Region Illegally Tapped Power Grid for Mining Farm
- —The farm ran in the village of Pochinki inside an outbuilding and a freight container
- —Power was drawn from an overhead line via a three-phase hookup bypassing the meter
- —The court ordered the defendant to repay losses exceeding 4.1 million rubles
- —Mining has been banned in Moscow and the surrounding region since August 15
Why it matters: The case shows the regional mining ban is being enforced against small private operators, with equipment seizures and full restitution ordered.
Source: BitNovosti