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India’s crypto space is experiencing a surge in sophisticated scams exploiting regulatory gaps and investor enthusiasm. Authorities are intensifying crackdowns on everything from fake exchanges to Ponzi schemes.
Last updated: March 27, 2025
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Hassan Shittu
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Indian authorities have arrested five individuals linked to a large-scale crypto fraud that defrauded an unsuspecting businessman of approximately $700,000 (INR 6.16 crore).
According to a local report, the scam was orchestrated through a fake trading platform masquerading as a legitimate Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, ZAIF.
Big ROI Lured Indian Businessman.
The cybercrime wing of Odisha’s state Crime Branch led the operation, uncovering how the fraudsters lured victims with promises of exorbitant returns on crypto investments.
The scheme began in May 2024 when the victim, a businessman from Berhampur, was contacted on Facebook by a woman claiming to be a Hong Kong-based software developer.
She introduced him to the bogus trading…
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