Crypto Farm Uncovered in Remote Mexican Mountains
A suspected illicit cryptocurrency mining operation has been uncovered in the remote Mexican mountains. Authorities found 300 graphics processing units, 80 medium-voltage terminals, and eight satellite antennae at a location near a hydroelectric dam.
The discovery was made after neighbors reported hearing loud mechanical whirring coming from the area, which is known for its scattered communities and bushy forests. Experts say that setting up such an operation would require technical expertise and backing from a well-financed group like one of Mexico's most powerful cartels.
The Puebla crypto farm is not an isolated incident. Since last year, three other similar operations have been discovered in the same area, and authorities are now collaborating with nearby states to investigate the possibility of more hidden operations.