Ex-Servicemen File Fraud Complaint Over Cryptocurrency Scam in Pune

Eight representatives of a trading company are said to have defrauded three former Indian servicemen of over Rs. 79.81 lakh (about $96,000) in a bitcoin scam. The case, which was submitted to the Pune-based Chandannagar police, describes how the ex-servicemen were seduced by deceptive claims of substantial profits into investing their retirement funds in virtual currencies.

The soldiers were assured that in addition to 10% monthly profits, their investment would quadruple in 20 months. Nevertheless, the victims realized they had been duped when the promised compensation failed to materialize.

Seminars and Arrests Linked to the Scam

The trading firm had conducted seminars earlier this year in Lonavla and Wagholi, Maharashtra, aimed at convincing potential investors to participate in the cryptocurrency venture. These seminars contributed to the growing number of people, including the three ex-servicemen, investing in the firm.

The director of the business and an ex-serviceman who were previously implicated in a related case were hauled into custody by the authorities. They are being held at Yerawada Jail while police wait for a court order to question them in more detail about the crime.

When the three investors realized they had been duped, they informed the Chandannagar police about the situation. To determine the complete scope of the fraud and prosecute those involved, law enforcement agents are looking into the case.

This story serves as a warning about the dangers associated with investing in cryptocurrencies, particularly when working with companies who promise astronomical profits. To help with the ongoing investigation, the police are requesting that anyone else who might have been impacted come forward.