India’s ED seized ₹12.5 crore in the HPZ Token crypto scam, where investors were duped with fake promises of high returns through a shady app. The scam, now totaling ₹615.90 crore, lured people with small gains before trapping them for bigger investments. Raids hit four cities under the PMLA crackdown.
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) just pulled off a major move in the HPZ Token crypto scam, seizing ₹12.5 crore in assets after raiding four cities—Delhi, Gurugram, Thane, and Navi Mumbai. This brings the total amount recovered in this scam to a whopping ₹615.90 crore.
So, what’s the deal with this HPZ Token? Well, it’s a classic case of “too good to be true.” It was easily one of those shady group launching a crypto app and luring hundreds of investors with promises of insane returns—like ₹4,000 a day on a ₹57,000 investment for three months. Initially they even paid out small amounts to build trust, but it was all a setup to trap people into pouring in more money.
The ED stepped in after an FIR was filed in Nagaland, and the Dimapur sub-zonal office took charge of the investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). On December 5, the agency raided 11 locations, freezing bank accounts, fixed deposits, and mutual funds linked to the accused group.
This is one of the biggest crackdowns in India’s fight against crypto fraud. The ED is on a mission to track down every penny of the stolen money and make sure the scammers face justice.
The takeaway? Always double-check any investment that promises sky-high returns—it’s probably a trap. The crypto world is exciting, but scams like this are a reminder to stay alert and informed.
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