International Crypto Fraud Busted in Azamgarh: Chinese Links, ₹15 Crore Swindled

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News18•15-01-2026, 17:03
International Crypto Fraud Busted in Azamgarh: Chinese Links, ₹15 Crore Swindled
- •Azamgarh cyber police busted an international cyber fraud syndicate with direct links to Chinese handlers via Telegram.
- •The gang defrauded Indian citizens of approximately ₹15 crore, converting the money into cryptocurrency (USDT) and sending it to China.
- •Main accused Abhishek Gupta used secret Telegram IDs like LEE COOPER, SIMBA, and Nobita to communicate with Chinese cybercriminals.
- •The fraud involved luring victims with promises of stock and profits on fake websites like WOOAUTOMATTIC.COM, as seen in Bhupendra Yadav's case.
- •Police recovered ₹6.32 lakh cash, 11 mobile phones, a cash counting machine, a Scorpio vehicle, and other digital evidence.
Why It Matters: Azamgarh police uncovered a major international crypto fraud syndicate linked to China, swindling ₹15 crore.
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