"Under the new law, anyone found mining digital assets using stolen or unmetered electricity faces serious penalties. The basic offense carries fines ranging from about $1,650 to $4,070. If the act is committed by a coordinated group, penalties rise to $4,125-$8,250, or two to five years in prison. In cases involving large-scale or organized operations, offenders may face up to eight years in prison."
"The bill was presented to parliament by Attorney General Habibullo Vohidzoda, who warned that unregulated mining had already caused regional power outages, millions in losses and an uptick in related crimes. He told lawmakers that damages from illegal mining had reached about $3.52 million and that several criminal cases were under investigation. Tajikistan's decision comes amid one of the most severe energy crises the country has faced in recent years."
On Dec. 3, 2025, Tajikistan’s parliament added Article 253(2) to the criminal code making illegal use of electricity for virtual asset production a criminal offense. Mining with stolen or unmetered power carries fines roughly $1,650–$4,070. Coordinated groups face $4,125–$8,250 fines or two to five years' imprisonment; large-scale or organized operations can draw up to eight years behind bars. Attorney General Habibullo Vohidzoda reported that illegal mining caused regional outages, about $3.52 million in damages, and increased related crimes. The country faces a severe hydropower-driven energy crisis with low reservoir levels and electricity rationing.
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