Summary: A major scammer from Uttar Pradesh has been nabbed in Cambodia for running a massive crypto hustle. His crew tricked thousands of people across South Asia, mixing fraud, human trafficking, and cyber slavery.
Crypto Kingpin’s Global Scam
Devendra Pratap Mourya, a UP native, was the mastermind behind a gang of 40+ cyber crooks in Cambodia. The mastermind behind this scummy act used fake apps and scams to steal from people worldwide, turning the stolen money into crypto. From scamming folks to using mule accounts and pre-paid SIMs, this crew was all about the digital grind, pretending to offer dream tech jobs that were actually a trap.
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From Dream Jobs to a Nightmare
Victims thought they were landing legit IT gigs, only to end up stuck in Cambodia with their passports taken away. Trapped in a cycle of forced cybercrime, many were pushed into scams they never signed up for. One fake app, Indira Securities, made Rs 67.7 lakh pretending to be a legit trading platform.
Scam Empire Exposed
Thanks to the investigation by Odisha police, this international crime ring got exposed. With Mourya behind bars, authorities are aiming to take down the whole crypto-fueled scam operation, shedding light on how digital currencies are powering these shady online hustles.
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