Ministry of Interior cracks down on illegal crypto mining in Kuwait

• The Ministry of Interior stressed that crypto mining causes excessive electricity consumption, straining the public grid and potentially leading to power outages in residential, commercial, and service areas—posing risks to public safety and essential services.

The Ministry of Interior has issued a warning against cryptocurrency mining by individuals and entities, calling it an unlicensed activity that violates national laws, Arabic daily Al Rai reported.

The ministry stressed that mining causes excessive electricity consumption, straining the public grid and potentially leading to power outages in residential, commercial, and service areas—posing risks to public safety and essential services.

The ministry noted that this warning resulted from coordinated efforts between the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority, the Public Authority for Industry, and the Kuwait Municipality, as part of a joint national initiative to curb illegal practices and reduce their negative impact on the electrical infrastructure.

The Ministry of Interior urged all violators to promptly rectify their status, emphasizing its commitment to providing an opportunity for compliance. It further stressed that failure to do so will result in legal action, including referral to the competent investigative authorities, in accordance with applicable laws.