In an abandoned air-raid shelter, a "power hog" hid 55 mining machines and stole electricity for "mining"

In recent years, as the price of Bitcoin has continued to soar internationally, many people have joined the "speculation" of digital currencies, and regard "speculation" of digital currencies as a financial investment. However, some people do not want to spend money to buy digital currencies, but instead buy mining machines to use computing power to mine coins. The biggest expenses in doing so are the mining machines and electricity costs. The former has made some domestic unicorn companies specializing in mining machines, while the latter has made some people take risks and "steal electricity" to mine.

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At present, most of the Bitcoin theft and electricity theft dens discovered in oil fields are hidden in abandoned iron factories or various cargo yards, and some are even "hidden" in reed ponds. Secrecy and remoteness are the two factors that electricity thieves are most "favored" by.

Recently, the security brigade of the No. 1 Oil Production Plant destroyed a Bitcoin theft den, which had all the "advantages" favored by electricity thieves. This unique location was an abandoned and dilapidated air-raid shelter.

In mid-April, when workers from the First Factory of Wukuang were measuring the electric current in the oil pumping wells in their jurisdiction, they found that the current value was much higher than usual. Even after the oil pumps were stopped, the current value was still there.

The oil production team reported the situation to the security team in the area. The security personnel arrived at the scene and found that there were no residents near the well. Farther away was a company's equipment station. After checking each room one by one, no suspicious points were found. At this time, another oil worker reported that the current value of another well nearby was also abnormal.

"Where does the electricity come from and where is the electricity theft site?" With these questions in mind, the security personnel decided to expand the inspection area and conduct a detailed investigation of targets such as factories around the oil wells.

During the investigation, some employees reported that many air-raid shelters were dug around the well site in the past. Later, nearby units and residents used them as vegetable cellars to store autumn vegetables. Later, when residents moved upstairs, considering that the caves were unsafe due to collapse, some people filled them with soil and flattened them, while others sealed the entrances.

Isn't it true that such an inconspicuous, abandoned and unattended place is the favorite place for electricity thieves? The security personnel immediately went to investigate.

The team members found an air-raid shelter sealed with cement. After careful observation, they found that the cement on the wall, about half a meter square, was lighter in color, and was obviously newly sealed. There was a brick-built ventilation hole in the weeds below the hole. It was difficult for people to enter, but if you got close, you could hear the "buzzing" sound of the machine running. After the power workers disconnected the current of the nearby oil well, the sound disappeared immediately.

All signs indicated that there was something fishy going on inside the air-raid shelter. On May 6, the security brigade of the first factory informed the Iron Man Public Security Bureau of the situation, and the two sides decided to launch a joint operation.

After coordinating with relevant departments and personnel, the public security security personnel demolished the brick wall of the cave entrance. A router was placed inside the cave entrance, which was used for Internet access and remote control. Under their feet, the team members found a black cable extending deep into the cave. The ground was full of water. Using a wooden stick to probe, it was found to be knee-deep.

In order to avoid the risk of insufficient oxygen in the cave, everyone decided to ventilate the cave first, and at the same time prepare water forks, flashlights, gloves and other items to prepare for entering the cave.

As the water in the cave was deep, the operators waded through the water for more than 30 meters and finally found the target. Rows of hosts were neatly placed on iron racks. To prevent moisture, the thieves also wrapped them with tarpaulins. The scene was "meticulous and unique."

In this operation, 55 bitcoin mining machines and more than 100 meters of cables were confiscated. At present, the case has been transferred to the Tieren Public Security Bureau for further investigation.