🚨 BREAKING: India’s Enforcement Directorate has busted 26 fake crypto websites The scam, active since 2015, lured investors with unrealistic returns, misused influencer photos without permission, and paid early investors to create false credibility ⚠️ If returns sound too good

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Top 30 Countries by Crypto Adoption (by number of holders) 1. 🇮🇳 India leads with 93.5M users (~6.4% of its population) 2.🇨🇳 China follows at 59.1M (4.2%) 3.🇺🇸 United States counts 52.9M holders (15.2%) 4.🇧🇷 Brazil has 26.0M (12.2%) 5.🇻🇳 Vietnam stands out with 20.9M users

8️⃣ Authorities are now probing bank accounts, transaction trails, and possible links to a wider crypto fraud network ⚠️ Key Takeaway Unrealistic returns + anonymous crypto pitches = 🚩 Always verify before investing What’s next in India’s crypto crackdown? ⤵️ 📰 Source:

7️⃣ The accused were produced before court and have been remanded to police custody for further investigation

6️⃣ During interrogation, the accused confessed to hiding their identities and luring victims with fake crypto profit schemes

5️⃣ Using technical and digital trail analysis, cyber experts tracked and arrested the accused within 13 days

4️⃣ The scam came to light after a complaint was filed on December 6 by a resident of Dewas, claiming fraud between November 2–5

3️⃣ Police recovered ₹1.04 crore in cash and seized 6 Android mobile phones, taking total seized evidence value to ₹2.33 lakh

2️⃣ The accused allegedly promised high returns via cryptocurrency, gained trust through WhatsApp, and siphoned funds in installments

1️⃣ Indore Police have arrested 5 individuals linked to a crypto investment fraud that duped a victim of ₹1.04 crore

🚨 Crypto Fraud Busted in India 🚨 ₹1.04 Cr Recovered | 5 Arrested | Phones Seized A major cryptocurrency scam has been cracked in Madhya Pradesh👇

📰 Source: @the_hindu Will this trigger stricter action on crypto frauds in India?⤵️

⚠️ Big takeaway Flashy returns + social media hype = major red flag 🚩

⏳ Active since 2015? ED believes the same modus operandi has been running for nearly a decade

🏠 Assets seized & traced Proceeds were allegedly used to buy properties in India and overseas Several assets have now been identified by investigators

🌍 Global victim base Both Indian and foreign investors were targeted under the promise of quick profits

💸 Money laundering routes Funds moved via: Crypto wallets • Shell firms • Foreign bank accounts • Hawala • P2P transfers