643,784 Ruble Fine: Illegal Miner Sentenced in Kuznetsk

A resident of Kuznetsk has been convicted for hooking his mining rig into the power grid without a proper contract. Court records reveal damages of 643,784 rubles plus 9,445 rubles in interest. He consumed stolen electricity for several months.

Local media note that the man installed his equipment in a garage, concealing usage from “Gorélektróset.” According to the prosecutor’s office, such incidents are on the rise, since electricity costs are a main expense in mining. Experts believe this case serves as a warning, reflecting stricter measures against unauthorized miners.

Ultimately, the court ordered him to pay the total debt, the accrued interest, and additional fees. Similar rulings are likely in other regions as well.