Two Indians detained over BitConnect scam involving cryptocurrency extortion

CafeMinor · 2026-01-30T12:04:13+00:00

Indian law enforcement has arrested two individuals, Nikunj Pravinbhai Bhatt and Sanjay Kotadia, in a major crackdown on a cryptocurrency fraud network linked to BitConnect. The operation revealed severe crimes, including kidnapping and extortion, resulting in the seizure of assets worth billions.

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2026-01-30 12:04:13

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Indian law enforcement authorities have successfully apprehended two individuals identified as Nikunj Pravinbhai Bhatt and Sanjay Kotadia in operations against the largest cryptocurrency scam network involving the BitConnect project. The arrests mark a significant milestone in efforts to combat criminal activities in the rapidly growing digital asset sector.

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