Jungle Mining Operation Uncovered in Mexico
A massive crypto mining operation has been discovered deep in Mexico's Puebla Jungle, with police finding over 300 GPU miners humming away at a facility illegally wired into a nearby hydroelectric dam. The discovery was made after neighbors reported hearing an inexplicable whirring sound, and officials say it's the fourth hidden mine uncovered in the region since the start of 2025.
The operation, which had a custom pedestal transformer and eight Starlink-class satellite internet antennas, appears to be linked to organized crime networks that are leveraging enterprise-grade mining infrastructure. Analysts believe cartels have 'reached a new level of sophistication' with these hidden jungle mining operations, allowing them to launder money via crypto transfers.
The area has become a hotspot for stealing hydro-powered electricity from the dam, and policing is sparse in the jungle terrain. This discovery comes on the heels of a recent U.S. Department of Justice charge against a member of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación for laundering drug money via crypto transfers.