Police Bust Bitcoin Mining Operation in Hong Kong Care Homes, HK$9K Power Theft

TLDR: HK police say two men used care homes’ power and internet to run eight hidden Bitcoin mining rigs nonstop. Homes saw power bills spike HK$8,000-HK$9,000 and reported slow internet, prompting investigation. Five rigs were found in Sham Shui Po, three in Kwun Tong, hidden above ceiling panels. Theft Ordinance allows up to five years’ [...]

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