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EnglishImmigration Officer Loses ₹79 Lakh in WhatsApp Crypto Scam
A 41-year-old immigration officer in Mumbai got caught in a wild crypto scam, losing nearly ₹79 lakh! It all started in January 2024 when he joined a WhatsApp group called 'EG Plan' for stock tips. After a bit of initial profit, he was hit with a surprise ₹18 lakh 'processing fee' when he tried to withdraw his money. Now, the police are on the case!
few days ago | Sunainaa Chadha
Quick rundown
1.A Mumbai officer lost ₹79 lakh in a crypto scam.
2.The scam began with a WhatsApp group called 'EG Plan'.
3.Fraudsters used small returns to build trust.
4.Withdrawal was blocked with a fake processing fee demand.
5.Cyber frauds in India are rising, blending social engineering with financial jargon.
