WhatsApp 'Hello' Message Led to Rs 21-Crore Crypto Fraud, Police Freeze Rs 2 Crore

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A large-scale cryptocurrency fraud amounting to Rs 21 crore was initiated through a seemingly innocent WhatsApp message that began with 'Hello... This is Divya.' The scam unfolded after the initial contact was made, eventually luring the victim into fraudulent crypto investments. Authorities have since launched an investigation and managed to freeze approximately Rs 2 crore of the defrauded amount. However, the bulk of the money had already been moved, withdrawn, converted, or used for other transactions before investigators could intervene. The case highlights the growing threat of social media-initiated financial fraud involving cryptocurrency.

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