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Puducherry police to question Tamannaah & Kajal Aggarwal over cryptocurrency scam
Puducherry police are investigating a major cryptocurrency fraud case involving a Coimbatore-based company. Actresses Tamannaah Bhatia and Kajal Aggarwal, who participated in promotional events for the company, will be questioned. The company, launched in 2022, lured investors with promises of high returns, resulting in losses of over Rs 2.4 crore for 10 individuals in Puducherry alone. One victim, a retired government official, reported losing Rs 40 crore. Authorities are investigating whether the actresses were simply brand ambassadors or had financial involvement in the fraudulent operation. The scam also included a lavish Mumbai cruise party to attract more investors. Two individuals, Nitish Jain and Arvind Kumar, have been arrested in connection with the case.12:34 PM Feb 28, 2025 IST