- Tajikistan reports $3.52M losses from unauthorized crypto mining in 2025.
- Illegal mining primarily targets the national electricity grid.
- Prosecutions and confiscations initiated by government to counteract losses.
Tajikistan incurred $3.52 million in losses due to illegal cryptocurrency mining operations exploiting the national electricity grid in the first half of 2025, as reported by Attorney General Khabibullo Vokhidzoda.
The event underscores Tajikistan’s vulnerability to unauthorized mining, affecting not only energy resources but also emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks to mitigate similar economic damage in the future.
In the first half of 2025, Tajikistan reported $3.52 million in losses due to illegal cryptocurrency mining. The Attorney General cited unauthorized operations exploiting the national electricity grid.
Attorney General Khabibullo Vokhidzoda is leading the crackdown, reporting substantial financial damages. “Authorities recovered 32 million somoni (about $3.52 million) linked to stolen electricity for illegal mining,” said Vokhidzoda. Authorities have noted that individuals import mining equipment illegally to exploit Tajikistan’s energy resources.
These illegal mining activities heavily impact Tajikistan’s energy sector, straining the national grid. Financial losses are evident, with over $31,000 from seized equipment alone.
No framework governs cryptocurrency mining in Tajikistan, leading to regulatory challenges. This legal void has prompted a government-led crackdown, highlighting potential impacts on local infrastructure.
Authorities are currently prosecuting several criminal cases. This heightened law enforcement activity aims to discourage further illegal mining practices.
Drawing parallels to neighboring Kazakhstan, where industrial-scale thefts also occurred, Tajikistan’s unlawful mining may prompt regional policy changes. Authorities hope to mitigate financial damages and prevent future infrastructure strain with decisive actions.
