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In a significant breakthrough, the Los Angeles Police Department has recovered nearly $600,000 worth of stolen bitcoin mining computers. On June 27, authorities arrested 27-year-old Bryan Thola of Canyon Country after an <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/large-scale-cryptocurrency-mining-farm-uncovered-in-dagestans-kizilyurtovsky-district/">investigation</a> revealed he was in possession of the stolen equipment. The computers, valued at approximately $579,000, were found in Thola's cargo van and a public storage unit, according to <a href="https://www.foxla.com/news/stolen-bitcoin-mining-computers-worth-579k-recovered-los-angeles">Foxla</a>. 
Thola has been booked at the LAPD's Van Nuys Jail and faces charges for receiving stolen property. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.&nbsp; 
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of theft in the cryptocurrency mining industry, where high-value equipment is often targeted by criminals. The recovery of the stolen bitcoin mining computers is a significant win for the LAPD and the affected parties, showcasing the effectiveness of law enforcement in tackling such crimes.

LAPD Arrests Suspect with Stolen Bitcoin Mining Equipment Worth $579K

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