Bitcoin mine raided in Khon Kaen city center

Khaosod•Society•12h ago

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Authorities raided a commercial building in Khon Kaen and seized 32 cryptocurrency mining rigs after detecting abnormal electricity usage.

•Integrated forces raided a commercial building in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen District on July 21, 2026.
•Officers seized 32 cryptocurrency mining rigs, electrical systems, and network equipment.
•The operation was triggered by the detection of abnormal electricity usage and suspected electricity theft.
•Investigations are expanding province-wide to identify those involved.

Overview

•On July 21, 2026, the Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station investigation team, local administration, and Provincial Electricity Authority searched a commercial building.
•The search was conducted after the Provincial Electricity Authority detected abnormal electricity usage and suspected electricity theft.
•Officers seized 32 cryptocurrency mining rigs along with electrical and network equipment as evidence.
•Parinya Srilaphat confirmed that the building had electrical wiring connected in an abnormal manner.
•The building manager informed officials that the premises were subleased and the identity of the tenant remains unknown.
•Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station is gathering evidence to investigate and track those involved for legal action.
•Authorities are expanding the investigation to conduct arrests across the province.

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Key Quotes

Parinya Srilaphat

"From the search, it was found that there was actual electricity theft; 32 cryptocurrency mining machines and related equipment were found inside the building."

จากการเข้าตรวจค้น พบว่ามีการลักลอบใช้ไฟฟ้าจริง ภายในอาคารพบเครื่องขุดเหรียญสกุลเงินดิจิทัลจำนวน 32 เครื่อง พร้อมอุปกรณ์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

Key Entities

Organization

Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station(สภ.เมืองขอนแก่น)

The police unit that led the raid and is handling the investigation into the electricity theft and mining operation.

Provincial Electricity Authority(การไฟฟ้าส่วนภูมิภาค)ℹ️

The agency that detected abnormal electricity usage and coordinated the raid.

Person

Parinya Srilaphat(ปริญญา ศรีลาพัฒน์)

The Manager of the Provincial Electricity Authority in Khon Kaen Province.

Place

Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen District(ตำบลในเมือง อำเภอเมืองขอนแก่น)

The location of the commercial building where the cryptocurrency mining operation was discovered.

Khon Kaen(ขอนแก่น)ℹ️

The province where the illegal mining operation was located and where investigations are expanding.