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Major Financial Fraud Uncovered: Trio Apprehended in ₹1,200 Crore Investment Scam Affecting Over 11,000 Victims

Agency Source: Latest News: Read Latest News Live, India's Latest News Today | Hindustan Times Bureau Release: February 2, 2026 | 00:31 IST
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Intelligence Report: A sophisticated financial fraud operation has been dismantled with the apprehension of three key individuals responsible for orchestrating a massive ₹1,200 crore investment scam. This elaborate scheme targeted over 11,000 investors through deceptive practices, exploiting investor trust with promises of unrealistic returns. The perpetrators allegedly employed a multi-layered strategy, luring victims by guaranteeing monthly returns of 4% while falsely claiming their funds were invested in stock markets generating up to 10% monthly profits. Analysis indicates this operation represents a classic Ponzi scheme structure, where returns to earlier investors were paid using capital from new entrants rather than legitimate market gains. The scale of this fraud highlights significant vulnerabilities in retail investment oversight and underscores the persistent threat of high-yield investment frauds in the financial sector. Authorities have initiated comprehensive asset tracing and recovery operations while warning the public against investment opportunities promising guaranteed returns that substantially exceed market averages. This case demonstrates the critical need for enhanced investor education and regulatory vigilance against sophisticated financial predators.

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