Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation Discovered in Suburban Kuala Lumpur
Explosion and Smoke Lead to Discovery
An explosion and smoke from a house in Lorong Cekara Purnama, Bandar Puncak Ala near Kuala Lumpur led to the discovery of an illegal mining setup yesterday. The incident occurred when a local woman made a distress call to the Sungai Buloh district police headquarters at 11.41 am.
Firefighters and Police Respond to the Scene
Sungai Buloh district police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor reported that 14 volunteer firefighters from Saujana Utama and Bestari Jaya were sent to the location of the fire. Firefighters and police on patrol had to break into the uninhabited house and the fire happened in a room with modified circuitry that shorted.
Investigation Reveals Illegal Bitcoin Mining
After the fire was put out at 4.45 pm, a team of police and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) personnel went to the house to investigate. They discovered that the electricity had been connected illegally for bitcoin mining. The investigation revealed that nine bitcoin mining rigs, nine blower fans, and a D-link router were found at the scene.
Investigation and Next Steps
An investigation paper has been opened under Section 427 of the Penal Code and Section 37(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990. Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor urged those with information about the matter to contact the nearest police station or assistant investigating officer Mohamad Nurizwan Hafiz Abd Halim at 017-2494940.
Conclusion
The discovery of this illegal bitcoin mining operation highlights the growing concern over illegal activities in Malaysia. Law enforcement agencies must remain vigilant in their efforts to combat such illegal activities, which can have serious consequences for the environment and the economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the location of the illegal bitcoin mining operation?
The operation was located in a house in Lorong Cekara Purnama, Bandar Puncak Ala near Kuala Lumpur. - What caused the explosion and smoke?
The explosion and smoke were caused by a fire in a room with modified circuitry that shorted. - What was found at the scene?
Nine bitcoin mining rigs, nine blower fans, and a D-link router were found at the scene. - What is the next step in the investigation?
An investigation paper has been opened under Section 427 of the Penal Code and Section 37(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990.