Bitcoin Power Upgrade Scandal: YouTuber Under Fire For Alleged Bribery In Mining Scheme
Summary
A crypto YouTuber, Ryan Jaenicke, and his former girlfriend, Tina Fehlhaber, are facing a lawsuit by Minnesota's North Star Electric Cooperative. They are accused of stealing power from the cooperative to operate a Bitcoin mining operation. The company noticed a significant increase in electricity usage last year on an old line previously connected to a property in Roosevelt. Investigations revealed tampering with an old meter box which redirected electricity to the Bitcoin operation. Additionally, Jaenicke is accused of attempting to bribe a North Star employee. The company seeks damages and any profits the couple may have made using stolen power.
