Thane Resident Defrauded of Rs 64 Lakh in Elaborate Cryptocurrency Scam
In a distressing case of cyber-enabled financial fraud, a 54-year-old resident of Rabodi in Thane has been allegedly duped of a staggering Rs 64 lakh in a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scam. The Rabodi police have registered a formal offence against unidentified individuals operating under the deceptive aliases "AimeQueen" and "Global Financial Customer Care".
How the Elaborate Scam Unfolded
According to detailed police reports, the victim was first contacted in late December 2025 by individuals who presented themselves as representatives of a reputed international cryptocurrency trading firm. Over a period of several weeks, the accused meticulously built the victim's confidence through regular phone calls and persistent online messages.
They successfully persuaded him to invest substantial funds into a purported trading platform named "ComeBit-com", offering grand assurances of substantial and rapid financial returns. Between December 27, 2025, and January 22, 2026, the victim, convinced by their promises, transferred the entire sum of Rs 64 lakh across 13 separate online transactions into multiple bank accounts provided by the suspects.
The Deceptive Facade and Eventual Discovery
To further entrap the victim, the fraudulent platform displayed fabricated profit figures, creating an illusion of successful trading to encourage even larger investments. The scam ultimately unraveled when the victim attempted to withdraw his accumulated funds. At this critical juncture, he was confronted with demands for additional deposits under various false pretexts, including "processing charges" and "tax clearance" fees.
Upon his refusal to pay more and his subsequent demand for a full refund, the so-called customer care representatives abruptly ceased all communication. The online portal became completely unresponsive, confirming the victim's worst fears. A formal complaint was subsequently filed through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) at the Rabodi police station on February 17, 2026.
Legal Action and Police Investigation
The unidentified accused have been booked under sections 319(2), 318(4), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alongside sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The Rabodi police have launched a comprehensive investigation, actively tracing the digital footprint of the crime.
The investigative focus includes:
- Tracing the destination bank accounts used to receive the illicit funds.
- Following the complex digital payment trail.
- Identifying the IP addresses and mobile numbers utilized by the fraudsters.
Official Advisory to the Public
In light of this incident, police officials have issued a stern advisory, urging citizens to exercise extreme caution with online investment opportunities. They emphasize the critical importance of thoroughly verifying the legitimacy of any investment platform before transferring funds. The public is warned to remain skeptical of any scheme or individual promising unusually high or guaranteed returns with minimal risk, a classic hallmark of financial fraud.
