Malaysia Police Raid Illegal Crypto Mining Operation in Port Klang, Arrest Two Suspects

According to The New Straits Times, Malaysian police yesterday (July 3) raided and dismantled an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation in a warehouse within Pulau Indah, Port Klang free trade zone. Two foreign nationals, aged 20 and 31, were arrested and mining equipment was seized.

Under Malaysian law, the operation violates the Penal Code and Electricity Supply Act. The suspects face up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of 100,000 Malaysian ringgit (approximately $24,500).

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