Paraguay Cracks Down on Crypto Miner Heist—Suspects Busted and Booted

Law enforcement in Paraguay just pulled off a crypto crime takedown worthy of a thriller plot. A brazen heist targeting cryptocurrency miners ended with arrests—and swift deportations.

No fluffy ’innovation’ talk here—just hard cash getting snatched from the digital gold rush. Turns out even blockchain bandits can’t outrun Interpol.

Another day, another crypto crime. At least this one didn’t involve a rug pull or a ’decentralized’ CEO vanishing with the keys.

Motive and criminal investigation

Authorities suspect the attempted robbery was part of a broader pattern involving a group that regularly targets high-value electronic equipment. 

The arrested individual was initially hospitalized in critical condition but later transferred to a general ward. Authorities did not reveal the reason behind his hospitalization.

Investigators have not yet been able to conduct a full interview with him to determine the group’s precise objective. Based on preliminary findings, law enforcement officials believe the group aimed to steal the facility’s servers and other computing hardware.

Authorities are working to identify and locate additional individuals linked to the attempted theft. Rolón said the authorities possess preliminary data that may assist in tracking down the remaining suspects.

The criminal investigation remains active, and the Public Ministry is coordinating efforts with Interpol and immigration authorities. 

Unauthorized labor and administrative action

The four individuals told investigators they had been working as programmers for the company operating the mining facility. However, without proper documentation, their employment status remains under investigation.

Rolón also stated that the employer had not yet presented any documentation substantiating the employment relationship. The company’s owner committed to providing the relevant paperwork by May 16.

The prosecutor noted that the expulsion process for the undocumented individuals began immediately after the arrest.

The outcome of ongoing interviews and document review will determine the legal status of the Chinese nationals’ employment and any further charges related to the attempted theft.