马来西亚警察突袭非法比特币采矿集团

马来西亚警察于4月30日对在Hulu Tengganu和Marang地区运营的非法比特币采矿集团进行了突袭。

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

据报道，马来西亚警察突袭了在Hulu Terengganu和Marang地区运营的非法比特币（BTC）采矿集团。

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.

据说该集团位于该国东北地区，据说一直在使用被盗的电力为其比特币采矿活动供电。

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.

根据当地新闻媒体的一份报告，突袭发生在两个单独的地点 - 一个位于Bukit Perpat，Hulu Terengganu，另一个在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).

该行动是由警方与Tenaga nasional Berhad（TNB）的特殊接触（SEAL）部门合作进行的，导致扣押了45台比特币矿业机，价值约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.

除了采矿钻机外，警察还没收了集团使用的其他各种设备，例如路由器，开关和网络电缆。

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

在行动时，没有逮捕任何人。但是，警方正在继续对非法采矿活动进行调查。

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

Terengganu警察局长Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin证实了突袭，并表示正在进行进一步的调查。

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.

该报告补充说，未经授权的采矿钻机每月从国家电力提供商那里窃取价值8,342美元（36,000令吉）的电力。

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

该集团通过非法利用电源来避免通过住宅和商业物业运行来避免检测。

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）单元的董事长Yusrizal Yuso指出，该集团已经建立了复杂的接线系统，以将电力转移到其采矿钻机上。

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.

马来西亚的非法开采是刑事犯罪，罪名成立最高五年，罚款高达23,172.68美元（100,000令吉），或两者兼而有之。

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.

尽管在马来西亚，加密货币并未被认为是法定货币，但东南亚国家并不认为比特币采矿是非法的，但必须使用合法采购的电力来完成。

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

这不是马来西亚当局第一次针对非法加密挖掘行动采取行动。

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，七名因在该国东南部进行的大规模非法比特币采矿业务而被捕。

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.

副能源和矿产资源部长Awang Hashim此前曾透露，使用非法能源的矿工使该国在2018年至2023年之间造成了惊人的7.23亿美元（32亿令吉）。

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.

在以前的情况下，马来西亚当局通过使用Steamroller摧毁985台非法比特币矿业机，采取了严厉的立场，强调了他们对盗窃电力的零容忍政策。

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

在相关新闻中，美国继续率先向比特币采矿中更可持续的能源转变。

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

现在，北美占所有可持续比特币采矿活动的80％以上，在采用可再生能源和低碳能量方面展示了重大进展。

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.

这种趋势反映了越来越多的承诺减少加密采矿的环境影响，将美国定位为全球过渡到更绿色采矿实践的中心人物。