A Noida-based man lost ₹62 lakh in a cryptocurrency scam after being lured by fraudsters promising high returns through online crypto investments. The victim, a senior executive at a private company, was contacted via Telegram by individuals posing as investment advisors. They convinced him to deposit funds into various accounts between April and June 2024. When he tried to withdraw his earnings, the fraudsters demanded more money under the guise of taxes and processing fees. Realizing it was a scam, he filed a complaint with the cybercrime cell. Police have launched an investigation and are tracking the accused via digital footprints.