Indian Police Arrest 96 In International Bitcoin Threat

Delhi police have arrested 96 people accused of extorting bitcoin from foreigners through a bogus call center. They set up illegal hotlines, act like police officers, inform victims that their bank accounts have been used illegally, threaten to arrest the victims, immediately persecute and freeze their treasures. 54 people arrested in connection with the operation of a telephone station in the Motinagar district of West Delhi, and 42 people arrested in connection with the operation of a similar telephone station in the city of Ferragar.