Malaysia cracks down on illegal Bitcoin miners, with losses reaching $1 billion in electricity

The Malaysian authorities are actively cracking down on illegal Bitcoin mining activities, which are reported to have caused up to $1 billion in electricity theft losses.

Law enforcement agencies are employing a strategy that combines high-tech and traditional methods, including using drones to detect abnormal heat sources, handheld sensors to detect irregular electricity usage, and responding to residents' reports of strange noises. It has been reported that some illegal miners even use natural bird calls to mask the noise of mining equipment. This crackdown has evolved into a "cat-and-mouse game," involving raids on shops and abandoned houses. The Malaysian government will continue to strengthen regulations to curb this increasingly serious problem.