Digital currency mining warehouse raided in Malaysia; two arrested

Authorities in Klang Selatan, Malaysia, have arrested two men, one of whom is a foreign national, in connection with suspected digital currency mining activities. The arrests were made following a raid on a warehouse located within the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) on Pulau Indah.

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Following the raid, police arrested a local man and a foreign national and seized all equipment used for digital currency mining activities to assist in the investigation.

The operation, conducted by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Klang Selatan District Police Headquarters, in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) technicians and PKFZ auxiliary police, took place around 9:30 a.m. Police apprehended a local man and a foreign national at the premises.

During the raid, authorities seized various equipment used for digital currency mining. These items are expected to aid in the ongoing investigation into the illegal operation. Police have opened investigation papers under Section 427 of the Penal Code, which addresses mischief and carries a penalty of up to five years in prison or a fine.

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Investigation papers have been opened under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief, which provides for a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine.

Further investigation is also being conducted under Section 37(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990. This section pertains to offenses related to electricity supply and can result in imprisonment for up to five years, a maximum fine of RM100,000, or both. The Klang Magistrate's Court has issued a remand order for the suspects, who will be detained for four days until July 7 to assist with the investigation. Police are also working to determine how long the illegal mining operation had been active.

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An investigation is also being conducted under Section 37(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990, which provides for a prison sentence of up to five years or a maximum fine of RM100,000, or both.