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Himachal Pradesh crypto scam: 5,000 government employees invested their savings
A cryptocurrency scam worth Rs 2,500 crore has affected approximately 5,000 government employees and individuals who received compensation for land acquisition in Himachal Pradesh. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has determined that around Rs 500 crore of the scam’s total amount is unlikely to be recovered. The SIT has identified four key figures behind the scam and has arrested 10 individuals so far. The police have seized property worth Rs 8.5 crore and are collaborating with Punjab Police and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The criminals involved in the scam are being prosecuted under the Banning of Unregulated Deposits Schemes (BUDS) Act of 2019.
ED searches at casinos in Rs 50 crore scam probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at onshore and offshore casinos in Goa after it was discovered that a person had diverted Rs 50 crore to the casinos. The ED searched six locations in Goa with the help of 25 personnel from its Goa and Kochi offices. The searches, carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), are ongoing and Goa police personnel are also involved.
Woman lose Rs 8.6 lakh in earn and like scam in Thane
A 26-year-old woman in Thane fell victim to a YouTube video scam, resulting in the loss of Rs 8.6 lakh from her account. The scam involved the woman being paid Rs 200 to like YouTube videos and send screenshots to the scammer. She was then prompted to download a messaging app and pay Rs 3000 to earn more money. The scammer manipulated a web-link to show the victim’s money multiplying, leading her to pay a total of Rs 8.68 lakh. The scammer eventually stopped responding, and a case has been registered with the police.
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