CoinDCX promoters get bail in alleged cheating case

Describing the case, CoinDCX said it involves a fraudulent website, ‘coindcx.pro,’ created by unknown actors to impersonate CoinDCX and deceive users.

“CoinDCX’s only official platform is coindcx.com. The fraudulent site has no direct or indirect connection to CoinDCX or its subsidiaries,” the press statement said.“The Court took into account key facts, including that CoinDCX Co-Founders were not present at the location of the alleged offence, the press release said. The investigation officer submitted to the court that some other person/s represented themselves as CoinDCX Co-Founders and cheated the complainant. The complainant also confirmed that the individuals involved were not Sumit Gupta or Neeraj Khandelwal but unidentified actors impersonating them. The investigating officer raised no objection to bail,” the statement said.This is consistent with CoinDCX’s position that the company and its leadership had no involvement in the incident and were themselves victims of a fraud perpetrated through impersonation.

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The promoters of CoinDCX were arrested on Saturday by the Thane Police on allegations of criminal breach of trust, officials said.
The promoters of CoinDCX were arrested on Saturday by the Thane Police on allegations of criminal breach of trust, officials said.According to the police, co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal were apprehended from Bengaluru and produced before a holiday court in Thane. The court had remanded the duo to police custody until Monday.

The Thane police registered an FIR against six individuals, including Gupta and Khandelwal, for allegedly cheating a complainant of Rs 71.6 lakh under the pretext of cryptocurrency investment and franchise opportunities linked to CoinDCX. The complainant, an insurance advisor, alleged that he was lured between August 2025 and February 2026 with promises of high returns and regulatory approvals. The accused reportedly collected funds through cash and bank transfers but failed to deliver the promised franchise or returns and later became untraceable. Police have invoked provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated an investigation.

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The company has also invited industry attention on this incident, highlighting how impersonation and phishing scams are an increasing threat across digital financial platforms.

“Malicious actors are more frequently exploiting the trustworthiness of well-known brands by copying identities, platforms, and leadership figures to deceive users. CoinDCX strongly condemns such illegal activities. Responsibility lies with those who plan and carry out these scams, not with institutions whose identities are unlawfully exploited,” the statement said.

CoinDCX said the company continues to operate normally without any disruption. Trading, deposits, withdrawals, and all user services remain fully operational, the statement said.

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