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Indian police probe INR 10m crypto investment scam with suspected link to Hong Kong
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Indian police probe INR 10m crypto investment scam with suspected link to Hong Kong

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4 months ago
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Indian police probe INR 10m crypto investment scam with suspected link to Hong Kong

Indian police are investigating the “Datameer” crypto trading app, which allegedly duped at least 700 locals out of inr 10 million.

According to a local report, the scheme promised returns of up to 50% to unsuspecting investors who were told their funds were being invested in cryptocurrencies.
Once the investors transferred their money through the fake app, the app shut down, and the scammers disappeared. During the time it was active, the scam managed to dupe investors of more than inr 10 million (roughly $119,000).

India has witnessed a spike in crypto demand despite a lack of solid crypto regulations, and a punishing taxation regime, with the nation managing to claim the top spot in Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index. However, this growing appetite for cryptocurrencies has opened doors for scammers who are exploiting the hype.

The Datameer app, which reportedly surfaced in April 2024 and was active for five months, managed to draw in both small and large investments, Superintendent of Police and Cyber Wing head, Pankaj Kumar Rasgania, noted.

“The scammers lured gullible individuals through social media, encouraging them to invest in a scheme with promises of huge returns in a short period of time,” he added.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the perpetrators behind the app are spread across the country, with some evidence pointing to connections in Hong Kong. Authorities are currently coordinating with cyber wing experts from police forces nationwide, and more information will be disclosed as the investigation progresses.

Scams such as these have raised concerns due to their potential international links, particularly to regions in China. Similar connections have previously surfaced in other cases investigated by Indian authorities.

Back in March, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a charge sheet against 299 entities, including individuals of Chinese origin, under anti-money laundering laws. These entities were tied to a mobile app called “HPZ Token,” which allegedly duped investors with promises of high returns from cryptocurrency mining.
In another case, crypto scammers tricked a doctor in India into transferring over $35,000 in a drugs-in-parcel scam. Authorities found that the stolen funds were funneled through multiple bank accounts, swapped for cryptocurrencies, and transferred to accounts in China and Taiwan.
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