According to JAMnews, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs seized 148 cryptocurrency mining rigs during an investigation into illegal electricity use in Mestia Municipality. The Ministry stated that authorities discovered professional crypto mining equipment being used at multiple locations in the area. Some residents are suspected of illegally consuming large amounts of electricity and systematically mining with the equipment to generate illicit income. The case is being investigated under Article 229 of the Georgian Criminal Code, with a maximum penalty of 3 years in prison. https://(wublock123.com)/news/georgia-police-seize-148-crypto-mining-rigs-62347