A Mumbai-based diamond broker lost Rs 44 lakh after being duped in a cryptocurrency scam. The victim was lured by fraudsters promising high returns on digital asset investments through a fake trading platform. After transferring the money in multiple transactions, he was unable to withdraw funds, and the scammers stopped responding. A case has been registered under sections of cheating and cyber fraud, with authorities tracing the digital wallet trail. Police have warned investors to verify trading platforms and avoid sharing financial details online.