币界网报道:Russian authorities confiscated 1,500 cryptocurrency mining rigs in a raid on an illegal data center in St. Petersburg, seizing equipment worth over $1 million. The operation targeted a facility illegally connected to the power grid, consuming energy without proper authorization. Officials from the Federal Security Service (FSB) and Interior Ministry conducted the raid as part of ongoing efforts to crack down on unauthorized crypto mining operations. Russia has seen increased regulatory scrutiny of mining activities amid energy shortages and concerns over illegal electricity usage. The seized equipment will undergo forensic analysis as authorities investigate potential violations of energy and tax laws.