⚡💰 Thai Power Scandal: Officials Busted in Crypto Mining Raid
- Four senior officials from Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), including an assistant governor, were caught running an illegal crypto mining operation.
- Authorities seized thousands of mining rigs, laptops, phones, and 19 million baht (~$613,000) in cash.
- Evidence revealed monthly bribes up to 400,000 baht to secure cheap electricity for mining.
⚖️ Fallout
- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) led raids in late January 2026.
- The case has sparked outrage, highlighting corruption risks in Thailand’s energy sector.
- Officials face charges of bribery, corruption, and abuse of power.
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