Indonesian Police Shut Down Bitcoin Mining Operations Over Electricity Theft

Indonesian police authorities have closed down 10 Bitcoin mining operations, accusing organizers of electricity theft amounting to nearly $1 million. The North Sumatra Police Force confiscated 1,134 Bitcoin mining machines, 11 meters of electrical cable, and computer equipment in the multi-site operation. The authorities claim the mining operations engaged in unauthorized access to electricity. (Source: Cointelegraph)