Arrest and confession: Indian resident admitted to creating fake Coinbase website and stealing cryptocurrency
Date: 2024-04-22 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: IN WORLD
Indian resident, Chirag Tomar, met his tragic end when he was arrested at Atlanta Airport in the United States. According to police, Tomar admitted to creating a fake website imitating the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange, as well as stealing more than $9.5 million in cryptocurrency from more than 500 victims.
Large-scale fraud and its consequences
The scale of the crime committed by Tomar and his accomplices is staggering. According to the data, more than 542 people became victims of their insidious actions, losing significant amounts of cryptocurrency. Police estimate the damage from the crime at more than $9.5 million.
Creation of a fake website and data theft
Tomar and his accomplices developed a fake website that perfectly imitated the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. Under the guise of an official platform, they obtained the credentials of hundreds of users and intercepted funds transferred to their fake platform. This not only caused serious harm to the victims, but also put their personal finances and sensitive data at risk.
Separate table with sacrifices and luxury spending
One of the surprising aspects of Tomar's crime was the creation of a separate table with a list of victims and the amount of stolen funds. This indicates careful planning and organization of his actions. Moreover, he spent the stolen money on luxury Porsche and Lamborghini cars, as well as on luxury trips to various countries.
Consequences and expected sentence
Tomar currently faces a sentence of 20 years in prison for his crimes. The final decision on his case will be made by the court in the near future. This case is yet another reminder of the need for caution and vigilance in the cryptocurrency space, where criminals are constantly developing new schemes to defraud.
