Crypto Mining Farm Uncovered in Russia’s Oldest Prison

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Deputy Warden Suspected of Mining Cryptocurrency in Moscow Prison

This just happened about few hours ago, when Russian law enforcement official began investing a crypto mining operation that was discovered at Butyrka, Russia's oldest prison. A duputy warden has been accused of stealing electricity to mint digital coins with the help of undentified accomplices.

The coin minting hardware was found in the premises of a psychiatric clinic run by the Federal Penitentiary Service at the prison. The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation is currently checking one of the deputy wardens for possible abuse of power, the business daily Kommersant reported this week.

During that period, the machines consumed almost 8,400 kW of electricity paid by the government at a total cost of more than 62,000 rubles (close to $1,000). For this, the deputy warden is accused of “actions that clearly go beyond his powers, thereby significantly violating the legally protected interests of the society or the state.”

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Crypto Mining Farm Uncovered in Russia’s Oldest Prison