▼ BEARISH Tribuneindia April 24, 2026 · 02:26 UTC

Ludhiana Industrialist Loses Rs 19.8 Crore in 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scam

A Ludhiana-based industrialist, Jagdeep Singhal, was defrauded of Rs 19.8 crore (approximately $2.4 million) in a cryptocurrency scam known as 'pig butchering'. The scam involved a woman, 'Anamika Roy' (suspected fake identity), building a romantic relationship with Singhal online over several months to gain his trust before introducing him to a fraudulent crypto investment platform (www.coinex-vip2.com). She falsely claimed access to lucrative opportunities and high returns with minimal risk, even providing a fake RBI-Income Tax document.

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News: A Ludhiana industrialist lost Rs 19.8 crore in a 'pig butchering' crypto scam. The scammer, posing as 'Anamika Roy', built a relationship with the victim over months, gaining his trust before introducing a fake crypto investment platform. She claimed access to lucrative opportunities and provided a forged RBI-Income Tax document. The police are investigating why the victim waited four months to report the fraud.

AI Analysis: This case highlights the growing sophistication of crypto scams, leveraging psychological manipulation and fake identities to exploit victims. The delay in reporting suggests a potential barrier to reporting due to shame or disbelief.

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