Crypto Mining Scandal Uncovered
Recently, a scandal erupted in Poland when authorities discovered an unauthorized cryptocurrency mining operation at the headquarters of the Supreme Administrative Court in Warsaw. The presence of the mining equipment, hidden in a ventilation duct and the technical floor, was only discovered in August and September, prompting an investigation by the prosecution office.
Investigation Underway
Following the discovery, the company responsible for building maintenance terminated its contract with the court, and two employees allegedly involved were fired. Although the exact financial impact is not known, it is estimated that the electricity consumption could amount to thousands of dollars per month. Despite this, the court’s Information Department Chairman, Judge Sylwester Marciniak, assured that the data stored at the court was not compromised.
Electricity Experts Called In
The Warsaw prosecution office has called in experts to assess the electricity usage of the mining rigs, shedding light on the extent of the operation and its impact on the building’s power consumption.
Hot Take: Ethical Implications
The discovery of the crypto mining equipment in such a critical building raises concerns about ethical conduct, security, and transparency. It also highlights the potential financial repercussions of unauthorized activities, prompting a call for greater oversight and responsibility in cryptocurrency operations.
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