Aug 19, 05:48 AM

Indian Authorities Arrest Shailesh Babulal Bhatt in $2.4 Billion BitConnect Kidnapping Case

Indian authorities have arrested Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, a Gujarat resident, in connection with a kidnapping case linked to the $2.4 billion BitConnect Ponzi scheme. Bhatt, a former investor in BitConnect, allegedly kidnapped two employees of Kumbhani to recover his losses from the scheme. During the extortion, Bhatt obtained 2,091 bitcoins, 11,000 litecoins, and cash valued at $17 million. The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized movable assets related to the case. The arrest highlights the ongoing repercussions of the BitConnect scandal, which has affected numerous investors globally.

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BSCN@BSCNews
2 years ago
INDIAN AUTHORITIES ARREST MAN IN CONNECTION WITH $2.4B BITCONNECT SCAM KIDNAPPING - Indian authorities have arrested Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, a Gujarat resident, in a dramatic case tied to the $2.4 billion BitConnect Ponzi scheme. Key Details: - Bhatt, a former BitConnect… https://t.co/40A8pkjv6y https://t.co/nHFuL85kn5
IndiaTodayFLASH@IndiaTodayFLASH
2 years ago
Video: Agniveer arrested for robbing jewellery, cash worth Rs 50 lakh in Bhopal https://t.co/D631c7iAzn
Rajdeep Sardesai@sardesairajdeep
2 years ago
Story that caught the eye: Agniveer caught on video in Bhopal cash and jewellery robbery. https://t.co/NSSeo7ovRs

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