Thaane Man has deceived RS 82 Lakh in cryptocurrency fraud

THANE: A 42 -year -old man from the Thaane City of Maharashtra would have lost RS 82 Lakh against the computer scammers who attracted him to invest in cryptocurrency, said the police on Tuesday.

The police recorded a case pursuant to the relevant provisions of the information technology law (IT) and identified the accused through their mobile numbers, said an official of the Kasarwadavli Police Station.

According to the complaint, the accused contacted him on social media in December last year and convinced him to invest in cryptocurrency, he said.

The official said that the defendant provided online transactions connections and the complaint has transferred RS 82 Lakh between 18 December 2024 and 6 January.

The complainant realized that he was cheated after the accused cut all the communications with him, he said.

“We are analyzing fingerprints and financial courses to identify the accused,” said the official.