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Himachal Crypto Fraud: ED Arrests Three for Duping 2.48 Lakh Investors of Rs 500 Crore

Himachal Crypto Fraud: ED Arrests Three for Duping 2.48 Lakh Investors of Rs 500 Crore

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July 17, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three individuals in connection with a massive Rs 500-crore cryptocurrency scam that defrauded nearly 2.48 lakh investors across Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The accused have been remanded to 12-day agency custody by a special court for further investigation.