Gorakhpur/Ghaziabad, In the name of cryptocurrency, once again a big cyber fraud has come to light in the country. This time the former Joint Income Tax Commissioner of the country has become victims Saint lightWho came under the guise of investing in bitcoin 47.86 lakh rupees Lost This case is related to Shahpur police station area of Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, but cheating wires connect England.
How to get caught in this trap?
Retired officer Saint light Currently, the gas godown lane in Ghaziabad lives in Gola Vista Colony, while his original residence is in Basharatpur in Shahpur.
On 7 November 2024, like a common day, he saw a crypto investment advertisement while scrolling Facebook. It was told that There is a chance to earn millions by investing ₹ 10,000.
An experienced officer like Saint Prakash thought that a little risk could be taken. He filled the form and this is where the biggest mistake of his life started.
Calls from England gave “dreams of dreams”
As soon as he filled the form, within a few hours he started getting calls one after the other – that too From England’s numbers,
The caller himself Representative of UK’s big financial company Was telling The style of things was so professional that there was no scope to doubt.
He was asked to download a mobile app-the designing of the app was so hi-fi that at first sight it felt like a registered trading platform.
After this, he was also added through zoom meetings, where some “experts” speaking English kept explaining the benefits of investment to him.
₹ 47.86 lakhs went to 26 times in just 3 months!
16 November 2024 to 5 February 2025 Till Saint Prakash did a total of 26 transactions. He has total different bank accounts ₹ 47,86,000 Transferred to the company.
Initially they Fake profits It was shown, so that trust would remain. The graph of his investment on the app was going up, and once his alleged earnings were shown up to ₹ 1.2 crore. But when they tried to withdraw money Err in system, KYC updation, Regulatory tax As the excuses started coming.
Gradually all the calls stopped. The app was not getting logged. Those who used to guide on video calls “company representatives” for hours, now they had no idea.
Complaint filed, cyber cell active
After the fraud, Sant Prakash gave a complaint at Shahpur police station. Police case Cyber station Transferred
currently Inspector Subhash Chandra The investigation has been handed over.
Police believe that this International cyber gang The job of which is targeting people through social media platforms. Technical investigation of England’s phone number and app server has started.
How are such frauds – a look
-
Advertisement on social media:
Breathing advertisements like “Earn Millions Ghar Sitting” on platforms like Facebook, Instagram. -
Foreign calls trap:
Call the person by calling from international numbers. -
Fake apps and websites:
Platforms that look like a real trading app. -
Greed for initial benefits:
Prize for more investment by showing small profits first. -
Connection breaking:
When a hefty amount is invested, cut the contact and block the app/website.
Be sure to take these precautions before investing in bitcoin
Do not share private keys/wallet details with anyone.
Avoid clicking unknown links or advertisements.
Take complete information before investment. Understand Crypto wallets and markets.
Be sure to consult a registered investment advisor.
Keep the device updated and install strong antivirus.
Stay away from social media glowing advertisements.
What can be the role of the government in such cases?
-
In India There is still no clear regulation about crypto currency,
-
Cyber thugs are taking advantage of this and targeting people.
-
The government should have digital investment platforms Strictly monitor Do.
-
RBI and Sebi Institutions like institutions should take concrete steps to ban such fake apps.
What do you learn from such incidents?
A senior officer, who has been in the Income Tax Department for years, can get caught in this trap so easily, then it is not difficult to guess how important the safety and awareness of ordinary citizens is.
International cyber gangs are grabbing the blood and sweat of people in minutes by misusing today’s technology.
If vigilance is not taken, then the next number can be of anyone.
A small precaution of yours can protect you from the loss of millions. Be aware, be cautious, and take careful steps before cryptocurrency or any digital investment.