Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Pune Man Arrested for Cryptocurrency Investment Scam in Delhi
A man from Pune tricked a woman from Delhi into a fake cryptocurrency investment.
He acted like a financial advisor online, promising big profits.
The woman sent over 12 lakh rupees in 29 transactions.
But she couldn't get the money back.
Police found out that he was withdrawing the money.
They arrested him and found many ATM cards and cash.
The man was setting up bank accounts for other cybercriminals.
Rugved Ashwin Dengle was arrested for allegedly scamming a woman out of ₹12.85 lakh.
The scam involved promising high returns on cryptocurrency investments on social media.
The victim made 29 transactions to multiple bank accounts.
Dengle operated mule accounts to receive the defrauded money.
Police recovered ATM cards, chequebooks, cash, and smartphones from Dengle.
- Who
- Rugved Ashwin Dengle and a Delhi woman.
- What
- Rugved Ashwin Dengle was arrested for a cryptocurrency investment scam.
- When
- The incident came to light on May 20.
- Where
- Pune and Delhi
- Why
- Dengle got involved in cybercrime after incurring losses in film production.
- Suspect
- Rugved Ashwin Dengle
- Location of Arrest
- Pune
- Victim's Location
- Delhi
- Amount Scammed
- ₹12.85 lakh
- Method
- Cryptocurrency Investment Scam on Social Media
- Recovered Items
- 14 ATM cards, 15 chequebooks, 6 passbooks, 4 smartphones, ₹3.45 lakh cash
