Miners in Perm Krai Stole Electricity Worth About 2 Million Rubles

In Perm Krai, Russia, miners illegally consumed over 300,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, causing damage to the energy company amounting to about 2 million rubles. The perpetrators set up a mining farm with an unauthorized connection to the power grid.

Energy specialists noticed anomalies in consumption and, together with law enforcement, uncovered the illegal activity. A criminal case has been initiated against the offenders for causing significant property damage.

This case highlights the issue of electricity theft for mining and the need for increased monitoring by energy companies and law enforcement agencies.