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Hong Kong Law Enforcement Arrests Two Criminals for Stealing Electricity for Cryptocurrency Mining, Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
Summary: According to reports, Hong Kong law enforcement has arrested two local men for allegedly installing mining rigs in a disabled facility in Cheung Sha Wan to mine virtual currencies, causing the facility to incur additional costs of up to 9,000 Hong Kong dollars. The two individuals are currently charged with electricity theft, and the case ...
According to reports, Hong Kong law enforcement has arrested two local men for allegedly installing mining rigs in a disabled facility in Cheung Sha Wan to mine virtual currencies, causing the facility to incur additional costs of up to 9,000 Hong Kong dollars. The two individuals are currently charged with electricity theft, and the case is still under investigation.
It is reported that stealing electricity in Hong Kong is considered a serious crime. According to the Theft Ordinance, anyone who dishonestly uses electricity without proper authorization, causes electricity wastage, or transfers electricity elsewhere dishonestly, can face up to 5 years in prison. (Oriental Daily News)
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