36-Year-Old Businessman Identified as Key Figure in Yekaterinburg Mining Case

In a crypto mining scandal near Yekaterinburg, investigators have named a 36-year-old entrepreneur as the primary suspect. New Day News reports that he is under a no-travel order and is accused of large-scale electricity theft.

Authorities believe he orchestrated the rental of warehouses and installation of equipment that bypassed official power grids. The inquiry is focused on how long the operation had been running and whether accomplices were involved.

Experts warn that such incidents undermine the legitimate mining market and harm utility providers. Local officials call for closer surveillance of power usage to detect anomalous consumption spikes.