Malaysia Seizes 41 Illegal Crypto Mining Machines in Teluk Intan Raids on 9–10 January 2026

On 9 and 10 January 2026, police in Hilir Perak carried out three coordinated operations in Teluk Intan, seizing forty-one machines allegedly used for illegal crypto mining. Investigators believe the sites were stealing electricity from the national grid, and no suspects have been detained as authorities work to identify those responsible. Officials warn that such unlicensed setups can trigger fires, grid instability, and higher power costs for legitimate users.