Thane: A 54-year-old resident from Rabodi in Thane was allegedly duped of Rs 64 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud orchestrated by cyber criminals posing as financial advisers. Rabodi police registered an offence against unidentified persons operating under the aliases “AimeQueen” and “Global Financial Customer Care”, officials said.According to police, the victim was contacted in late Dec 2025 by individuals who introduced themselves as representatives of a reputed international crypto trading firm. Through regular phone calls and online messages, the accused allegedly built confidence and persuaded him to invest in a purported trading platform named “ComeBit-com”, assuring him of substantial and quick returns. Between Dec 27, 2025, and Jan 22, 2026, the victim transferred Rs 64 lakh in 13 separate online transactions to multiple bank accounts shared by the suspects. Police said the platform displayed fabricated profit figures to encourage further investments. The fraud came to light when the victim attempted to withdraw his funds but was asked to deposit additional amounts under various pretexts, including “processing charges” and “tax clearance”. When he refused and demanded a refund, the so-called customer care representatives became unreachable, and the online portal stopped responding. An FIR was registered on Feb 17, 2026, after a complaint was filed through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. The case was registered at Rabodi police station, and the accused were booked under sections 319(2), 318(4), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. Police are tracing the bank accounts, digital payment trail, IP addresses, and mobile numbers used in the fraud. Officials urged citizens to verify investment platforms before transferring funds and to remain cautious of schemes promising unusually high returns.
