Stolen Power Fuels Crypto Mining
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Brazilian authorities have uncovered a new crypto crime model where a Comando Vermelho gang faction operated a clandestine mining farm powered by stolen electricity. The operation, raided by Rio de Janeiro Civil Police, featured roughly 30 mining rigs drawing power from an illegal connection to a utility pole. This incident highlights the evolving intersection of organized crime and cryptocurrency, as illicit actors exploit the energy-intensive nature of mining to convert stolen resources into digital assets. The discovery underscores ongoing challenges for law enforcement in combating crypto-related crimes, particularly those involving energy theft and infrastructure tampering.
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