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Hyderabad man duped of Rs.14.87 lakh in crypto fraud
A man from Manikonda, Hyderabad, was allegedly defrauded of Rs. 14.87 lakh by a woman he met on the Bharat Matrimony website. The woman, Amrutha Reddy, lured him into a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme after feigning interest in marriage. She convinced him to invest in a platform where her brother supposedly worked, encouraging him to make multiple deposits while promising matching funds to gain his trust. The victim initially withdrew a small amount, but was then asked to pay a 30% tax to withdraw his larger investment. Realizing the scam, he contacted the police and filed a complaint. The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.07:47 PM Feb 24, 2025 IST