Crypto Scam Bust: SIT Seizes Kingpin's Land in Una, Himachal

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has seized assets worth ₹2.5 crore from a crypto scam kingpin in Una, Himachal Pradesh

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The land, valued at ₹1.8 crore, is part of a larger scam that duped investors across India

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The seizure on August 25, 2024, is a key move to recover losses from the ₹150 crore scam

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SIT is now focusing on tracing more hidden assets linked to the kingpin

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Crypto investors are urged to stay cautious as authorities unravel this massive fraud

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