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In Moscow, two suspects detained over theft of mining equipment worth 3 million rubles

In Moscow, two suspects detained over theft of mining equipment worth 3 million rubles

Moscow law-enforcement officers detained two suspects in the theft of cryptocurrency mining equipment, reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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According to investigators, the suspects broke into a basement storage room where the devices were kept. They later posted an advertisement for the sale of the stolen equipment on social networks, but did not manage to sell it.

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The total damage from the robbers’ actions amounted to 3 million rubles. The stolen devices were seized and returned to the rightful owner.

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Law enforcement opened a criminal case for theft. The suspects face up to ten years’ imprisonment.

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arrested a 21-year-old from Irkutsk for stealing bitcoin-mining equipment.

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