A resident of Yoshkar-Ola lost 800 000 rubles in investments in cryptocurrencies – Bits Media

A 50-year-old resident of Yoshkar-Olya turned to the police of the Republic of Mari El. She reported, What lost 800 000 rubles, invested in cryptocurrencies.

According to the victim, She registered on the website of the cryptocurrency company and followed within two months The instructions of the personal consultant, Buying and selling digital assets.

He convinced the woman to invest 800 000 rubles, Moreover, some of these funds Yoshkarolinka took on credit. In your personal account, profit was displayed, However, when the victim tried to withdraw funds, The money did not come.

“On this fact, the Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for G. Yoshkar-Ole opened a criminal case on the grounds of a crime, provided for by part 3 Articles 159 UK RF (fraud)», - reported on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

Fraudsters use social networks to search for victims. They promise additional income, Promoting starting capital, And after receiving the first deposit, they try to convince the victim to transfer more money. Often, citizens take loans in banks.

Earlier, the Moscow police announced the capture of the 28-year-old suspect in fraud with cryptocurrencies. Under the guise of buying bitcoins, he deceived the victim on 7 million rubles.