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SIM-swap fraudster jailed for stealing nearly $265,000 in crypto

Decrypt reports that Ajay Shinjin helped steal nearly $265,000 in crypto after criminals hijacked BT customers' phone numbers in November 2021, and that he spent the proceeds on gold grills and Dubai trips.

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What the sources claim

Ajay Shinjin helped steal nearly $265,000 in crypto after criminals hijacked BT customers' phone numbers in November 2021.

“Ajay Shinjin helped steal nearly $265,000 in crypto after criminals hijacked BT customers' phone numbers in November 2021.”
Decrypt
The SIM-swap fraudster spent stolen crypto on gold grills and Dubai trips.

“Spent Stolen Crypto on Gold Grills and Dubai Trips Jailed”
Decrypt

Sources

Decrypt newswire 2026-10-09 08:59 UTC
SIM-Swap Fraudster Who Spent Stolen Crypto on Gold Grills and Dubai Trips Jailed

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