City
Epaper

Four Kerala youths arrested for cryptocurrency fraud

By IANS | Updated: November 8, 2021 17:50 IST

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 Four Kerala youths were arrested on Monday in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud amounting Rs ...

Open in App

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 Four Kerala youths were arrested on Monday in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud amounting Rs 100 crore.

Kannur ACP P.P. Sadanandan said the arrested persons have been identidfied as M. Riyaz, C. Shefeek, Waseem and M. Shafeeq.

The accused used to cheat investors by using the services of a Bengaluru-based website, luring them with offers of handsome returns.

Sadanandan said the police have been on the look out for the accused following a complaint filed a few months back.

During the probe, huge amount of money has been found in the personal accounts of the arrested persons.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

EntertainmentNew Study reveals super-Earths could be prevalent around stars, according to astronomers

NationalPreparing plans for job creation in rural areas: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Other SportsWorld 10K Bengaluru: Sarah and Joshua emerge victorious; Abhishek, Sanjivani lead India's challenge

InternationalMassive vigil in Toronto calls on Canada to designate Pakistan as terrorist state after Kashmir attack

InternationalPaank condemns surge in enforced disappearances across Balochistan, demands immediate accountability

National Realted Stories

NationalIndian Navy conducts anti-ship firing drills, says fully prepared for combat

NationalK'taka CM takes u-turn, says war should be waged with Pak only when unavoidable

NationalMarket valuation of six top 10 firms jumps by Rs 1.18 lakh crore this week

NationalMP CM announces 55% pc DA for state employees at par with Centre

NationalApple farming in K'taka, saffron in Kerala: PM Modi showcases India's green success stories