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Snapchat Friendship Turns Into Crypto Scam, Pune Cyber Police Unmask Man Posing As Woman
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Free Press Journal
· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect is a 25-year-old resident of the Parvati area, and the investigation was conducted by the cyber police. A person was deceived into investing in cryptocurrency, resulting in a loss of around Rs1.
A person was deceived into investing in cryptocurrency, resulting in a loss of around Rs1.5 lakh. This occurred after a friendship was formed through a social media platform. The individual behind the deception had been in contact with the victim for several months, gaining their trust before suggesting the investment.
The perpetrator's identity was eventually uncovered, revealing a man who had been posing as a woman. He was identified and arrested by the cyber police. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The suspect is a 25-year-old resident of the Parvati area, and the investigation was conducted by the cyber police.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
Source: Free Press Journal ·
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