Russian police shut down 84-rig illegal mining farm in Ulyanovsk region
- —The farm operated from December 2023 to September 2026 at a production site
- —Meters at a transformer substation were altered to understate consumption
- —Officers seized 84 mining rigs, cooling systems and video recorders
- —Ulyanovsk region is not among Russian regions where mining is banned
Why it matters: The case highlights a widening crackdown on electricity theft tied to mining even in regions where the industry is allowed.
Source: Bits.media