ED nabs accused in ₹500 cr crypto scam targeting 2.48 lakh users

ED arrested Masoom Juneja in connection with a cryptocurrency scam that allegedly duped 2.48 lakh investors of ₹500 crore, with transactions exceeding ₹2,070 crore. Probe stems from FIRs registered in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab against Subhash Sharma and others. Investigators said the case involves operations of crypto-based MLM scheme, luring investors with promises of high and assured returns.