Hong Kong law enforcement arrests two criminals for electricity theft in virtual currency mining, potentially facing serious criminal charges with a maximum imprisonment of 5 years
According to ChainCatcher, citing Hong Kong media outlet on.cc, Hong Kong law enforcement authorities have arrested two local men suspected of installing mining machines in a care home for the disabled in Cheung Sha Wan to mine virtual currencies, resulting in additional losses of up to HK$9,000 for the facility. The two individuals have been temporarily charged with electricity theft, and the case is still under investigation.
It is reported that electricity theft is considered a serious crime in Hong Kong. According to the Theft Ordinance, anyone who dishonestly uses electricity without proper authorization, or dishonestly causes electricity to be wasted or diverted elsewhere, is committing a crime and may face up to 5 years of imprisonment.
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