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HYDERABAD/MUMBAI – In a recent crackdown on cybercrime, the Hyderabad Police have apprehended Hitesh Goyal in connection with an online scam operated through ‘dafabet.com’. The arrest followed a report of a Mumbai resident who lost 70 lakhs ($1 = ₹83.11), resulting in the recovery of Rs 1.40 crore, various electronic devices and banking instruments. The scam, which has international links, is being rigorously investigated to capture all individuals involved.
In another incident, a resident of Dhokali in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 27 lakhs through a cryptocurrency scam on Facebook. The victim was lured by an advertisement, then deceived by an impostor claiming to be from Belgium. Fake confirmations and a website displaying fake profits were used to deceive the victim, who was unable to collect the promised winnings due to a counterfeit withdrawal link.
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