Indian police arrest four suspects after Rs. 16.30 lakh crypto investment fraud exposed in 2025
Indian police reported the arrest of four suspects linked to a fraudulent crypto investment scheme that allegedly defrauded a resident of Rs. 16.30 lakh, using WhatsApp and a fake trading app. The case was registered in November 2025 after the victim made multiple transfers to several bank accounts, believing he would earn high returns from crypto trading. Police made the first arrest on January 20 and detained three additional suspects on January 22, while also warning the public against engaging in online investment discussions with strangers.