Authorities in Russia's Republic of Buryatia discovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation inside a KamAZ truck, tapping into electricity meant for a nearby village. The setup, found during a routine inspection, was drawing power from a 10-kilovolt line, sufficient for a small village. Inside the truck, inspectors found 95 mining rigs and a mobile transformer station. Two individuals associated with the operation fled before police arrived. This incident is the sixth case of electricity theft related to crypto mining in Buryatia this year, causing disruptions in local grids. Mining is prohibited in most of Buryatia due to energy shortages, with only registered companies allowed to mine in specific districts. The crackdown on illegal mining comes amidst broader federal restrictions, including bans in various regions. Additionally, a hacker group has been linked to a cryptojacking campaign in Russia, compromising numerous devices. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news