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Orenburg man to face trial over 4 million ruble mining equipment fraud

  • The defendant took 51 mining devices and money from three partners
  • Damage from the sale of equipment exceeded 3 million rubles
  • Another 1.3 million rubles was received on a promise to buy hardware
  • The man faces up to 10 years in prison
Why it matters: The case highlights the growth of mining-related fraud in Russia and the risks of equipment partnership schemes.
Source: BitNovosti