A Russian woman loses 28 million rubles in cryptocurrency scam

A 46-year-old woman in Kursk city lost 28 million rubles in a year-long cryptocurrency investment scam. The woman met a man claiming to reside in an Arab country through instant messaging software. The man lured her with high investment returns, prompting her to download a specific app and engage in "cryptocurrency investment."
Under the guidance of the scammer, the victim not only invested all her savings but also sold three apartments, a car, and a gold bar, and even took out bank loans and borrowed money from acquaintances. When the victim's funds were exhausted, the scammer deleted all chat records and went offline. Russian police stated that they are currently investigating the scammer and his accomplices. Previously, Kirov region also reported a similar case where a woman lost over 2 million rubles after believing in the investment promises of a cryptocurrency exchange.