Malaysia Police Seize 41 Crypto Mining Machines in Teluk Intan

Published at 2026-01-10 20:15:06

Police in Malaysia executed three coordinated raids in Teluk Intan, seizing a total of 41 cryptocurrency mining rigs tied to alleged unlawful operations. Authorities said the equipment was confiscated as part of an ongoing probe, and investigators are working to identify and trace the owners and operators responsible for running the setups.

The seizures underscore growing enforcement against unlicensed or illicit mining, which can strain local power grids and violate utility and environmental rules. For miners and crypto businesses, the incident highlights operational and legal risks in jurisdictions tightening oversight; for the broader market, it is a reminder of rising regulatory scrutiny that can lead to asset confiscation and penalties if operations fall outside local laws.

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