The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued an urgent warning about unauthorized cryptocurrency mining activities within Kuwait, emphasizing that such operations are illegal and violate several national laws. The Ministry pointed out that these practices lack official licenses and carry significant legal consequences.

In an official press release from the General Department of Security Relations and Media, the MoI detailed the laws violated by these mining operations, which include:

• Law No. (56) of 1996 – Industry Law
• Law No. (31) of 1970, amending parts of the Penal Code No. (16) of 1960
• Law No. (37) of 2014 – Establishment of CITRA
• Law No. (33) of 2016 – Regulations concerning Kuwait Municipality

The MoI highlighted the heavy electrical consumption caused by cryptocurrency mining, noting that it increases the load on Kuwait’s national power grid. This heightened demand contributes to:

• Frequent power outages
• Interruptions in residential, commercial, and service sectors
• Threats to public safety and essential services

This recent warning is part of a coordinated national campaign involving:

• Ministry of Interior
• Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy
• CITRA
• Public Authority for Industry
• Kuwait Municipality

These entities have launched a joint initiative to curb illegal crypto operations and safeguard Kuwait’s energy infrastructure.

The MoI strongly urged those involved in unlicensed mining to cease operations immediately. The Ministry confirmed that violators will face legal repercussions and be referred to appropriate investigative authorities for prosecution.