Citizen Arrested for Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining in Sabah Al-Ahmad
The Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of a Kuwaiti citizen for operating illegal cryptocurrency mining equipment inside a rented house in Sabah Al-Ahmad Residential City.
According to the ministry’s General Department of Security Relations and Media, cryptocurrency mining is prohibited due to the excessive power consumption it generates, which places significant strain on the national electricity grid and threatens its stability.Stay updated on Kuwait’s latest news and job openings by following our WhatsApp channel!https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCkXo25q08jnKrRwo27
The arrest was carried out under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, as part of ongoing efforts to track and shut down unlicensed activities.
Field investigations revealed that the property used for the operation was rented from an individual whose citizenship had recently been revoked. A warrant was obtained from the Public Prosecution Office, and a raid was conducted on the premises.
The suspect was taken into custody, and during questioning, he admitted to restarting the mining operation approximately 15 days ago after previously hiding the equipment during recent security inspections.
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