India’s Bitcoin scam GainBitcoin is finally over?

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Investing your hard-earned cash into a project only to find out it’s all a scam? That’s exactly what happened to over 8,000 people in India who fell prey to the infamous GainBitcoin Ponzi scheme.

The Central Bureau of Investigation, the CBI is now conducting nationwide raids to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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A masterclass in deception

The GainBitcoin scam isn’t a new one, and it was orchestrated by the Bhardwaj Brothers, Amit and Vivek.

They promised investors 10% monthly return in Bitcoin for 18 months through cloud mining contracts.

Sounds too good to be true? It wasn’t true. The brothers would collect funds for Bitcoin but instead buy other cryptocurrencies like Ether and MCAP tokens, pocketing the difference.

They preyed on people’s lack of crypto knowledge, and it worked like a charm.

A long road to justice

The CBI has been on the case since the brothers were arrested years ago, in 2017. Now they conducted raids in over 60 locations across major cities like Delhi and Bengaluru.

Eight people have been arrested so far, but Amit Bhardwaj passed away in 2022 while on bail. The CBI is determined to see this through, ensuring all those involved face the music.

A lesson learned

The GainBitcoin scam is a painful reminder of the risks in the crypto market, because with the rise of cryptocurrencies, scams like these are becoming more common.

It’s quite important for investors to be cautious and do their research before investing, especially if the yields are too good to being true.

There’s no free lunch, as they say. The CBI’s efforts are a step in the right direction, but it’s a long road to rebuilding trust in the crypto community.

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