Immigration Officer Loses Rs 79 Lakh in Crypto Investment Scam

• A 41-year-old immigration officer in Mumbai lost nearly Rs 79 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud.
• The victim approached police 1.5 years after the incident due to mental stress and fear of social stigma.
• He was added to a WhatsApp group, invested through a company website, and initially received Rs 1.69 lakh in returns.
• Between April 2024 and June 2025, he invested approximately Rs 78.85 lakh, transferring funds to over 18 bank accounts.
• Fraudsters demanded an additional Rs 18 lakh as a 'processing fee' for withdrawal, then cut off communication; police are investigating.