馬來西亞警察突襲非法比特幣採礦集團

馬來西亞警察於4月30日對在Hulu Tengganu和Marang地區運營的非法比特幣採礦集團進行了突襲。

The Malaysian police have reportedly raided an illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining syndicate operating in the Hulu Terengganu and Marang districts.

據報導，馬來西亞警察突襲了在Hulu Terengganu和Marang地區運營的非法比特幣（BTC）採礦集團。

The syndicate, which was based in the northeastern region of the country, is said to have been using stolen electricity to power its Bitcoin mining activities.

據說該集團位於該國東北地區，據說一直在使用被盜的電力為其比特幣採礦活動供電。

According to a report by a local news outlet, the raids took place at two separate locations—one in Bukit Perpat, Hulu Terengganu, and the other in Wakaf Tapai, Marang.

根據當地新聞媒體的一份報告，突襲發生在兩個單獨的地點 - 一個位於Bukit Perpat，Hulu Terengganu，另一個在Marang的Wakaf Tapai。

The operation, which was carried out by police in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) Special Engagement Against Losses (SEAL) unit, led to the seizure of 45 Bitcoin mining machines, valued at approximately $52,145 (RM225,000).

該行動是由警方與Tenaga nasional Berhad（TNB）的特殊接觸（SEAL）部門合作進行的，導致扣押了45台比特幣礦業機，價值約52,145美元（RM225,000）。

In addition to the mining rigs, police also confiscated various other pieces of equipment used by the syndicate, such as routers, switches, and network cables.

除了採礦鑽機外，警察還沒收了集團使用的其他各種設備，例如路由器，開關和網絡電纜。

At the time of the operations, no arrests were made. However, police are continuing their investigations into the illegal mining activities.

在行動時，沒有逮捕任何人。但是，警方正在繼續對非法採礦活動進行調查。

Terengganu Police Chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin confirmed the raids and said further inquiries are underway.

Terengganu警察局長Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin證實了突襲，並表示正在進行進一步的調查。

The report adds that the unauthorized mining rigs had been stealing electricity valued at $8,342 (RM36,000) each month from the national electricity provider.

該報告補充說，未經授權的採礦鑽機每月從國家電力提供商那裡竊取價值8,342美元（36,000令吉）的電力。

The syndicate had managed to avoid detection by operating out of both residential and commercial properties while tapping into the power supply illegally.

該集團通過非法利用電源來避免通過住宅和商業物業運行來避免檢測。

The chairman of TNB’s (SEAL) unit, Yusrizal Yuso, noted that the syndicate had set up sophisticated wiring systems to divert electricity to their mining rigs.

TNB（密封）單元的董事長Yusrizal Yuso指出，該集團已經建立了複雜的接線系統，以將電力轉移到其採礦鑽機上。

Illegal mining in Malaysia is a criminal offence and convicts face up to five years in prison, fines of up to $23,172.68 (RM100,000), or both.

馬來西亞的非法開採是刑事犯罪，罪名成立最高五年，罰款高達23,172.68美元（100,000令吉），或兩者兼而有之。

Although cryptocurrencies are not recognized as legal tender in Malaysia, the Southeast Asian country does not view Bitcoin mining as illegal, but it has to be done with legally sourced electricity.

儘管在馬來西亞，加密貨幣並未被認為是法定貨幣，但東南亞國家並不認為比特幣採礦是非法的，但必須使用合法採購的電力來完成。

This is not the first time Malaysian authorities have taken action against illegal crypto-mining operations.

這不是馬來西亞當局第一次針對非法加密挖掘行動採取行動。

In August, seven individuals were arrested in connection with a large-scale illegal Bitcoin mining operation in the southeastern part of the country.

8月，七名因在該國東南部進行的大規模非法比特幣採礦業務而被捕。

The Deputy Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, Awang Hashim, had previously disclosed that miners using illegal energy sources had cost the country a staggering $723 million (RM3.2 billion) between 2018 and 2023.

副能源和礦產資源部長Awang Hashim此前曾透露，使用非法能源的礦工使該國在2018年至2023年之間造成了驚人的7.23億美元（32億令吉）。

In previous instances, Malaysian authorities have taken a hard stance by destroying 985 illegal Bitcoin mining machines using a steamroller, highlighting their zero-tolerance policy towards the theft of electricity.

在以前的情況下，馬來西亞當局通過使用Steamroller摧毀985台非法比特幣礦業機，採取了嚴厲的立場，強調了他們對盜竊電力的零容忍政策。

In related news, the United States continues to spearhead the shift toward more sustainable energy sources in Bitcoin mining.

在相關新聞中，美國繼續率先向比特幣採礦中更可持續的能源轉變。

North America now contributes to over 80% of all sustainable Bitcoin mining activity, showcasing significant progress in adopting renewable and low-carbon energy options.

現在，北美佔所有可持續比特幣採礦活動的80％以上，在採用可再生能源和低碳能量方面展示了重大進展。

This trend reflects a growing commitment to reducing the environmental impact of crypto mining, positioning the U.S. as a central figure in the global transition to greener mining practices.

這種趨勢反映了越來越多的承諾減少加密採礦的環境影響，將美國定位為全球過渡到更綠色採礦實踐的中心人物。