On February 11, 2023, a fire led to the discovery of an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in Bandar Puncak Alam, Malaysia. Authorities seized mining rig equipment and found tampered electrical circuits. This incident highlights a growing issue of crypto-related electricity theft.

Malaysia has faced substantial losses, with approximately 723 million USD lost due to unauthorized electricity use for mining activities from 2018 to 2023. The government continues its enforcement efforts against illegal operations, underscoring the seriousness of electricity theft in the nation.