Irkutsk Region Forms Commission to Detect Illegal Miners, Up to 500 Cases Annually

The government of Russia’s Irkutsk region announced the creation of a special commission to combat illegal cryptocurrency mining. According to local authorities, up to 500 unauthorized connections to the power grid occur each year, resulting in millions of rubles in losses for energy companies.

Statistics suggest the new commission could reduce violations by 30% in the first year. Experts will monitor suspicious consumption spikes, analyze financial flows, and forward findings to law enforcement.

This measure will strengthen control over illegal mining and help stabilize energy supply, protecting honest consumers and ensuring a more transparent regional energy market.