On June 19, 2026, on-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed a complex Bitcoin scam originating from New Delhi, India, after the suspected scammer inadvertently reached out for help recovering frozen funds. The scammer, using the now-deleted X account @Amankesar11, had publicly pressured the Changelly exchange for months over 5.7357 BTC (approximately $475,000) that was placed on hold in March 2025 under an AML review. When he finally contacted ZachXBT to intervene, the tables turned.
ZachXBT quickly traced "irregular outflows" from multiple U.S.-based platforms—including Bitcoin Depot, Athena Bitcoin, Coinhub ATM, Cash App, Robinhood, Coinbase, and Strike—all flowing to a single individual in New Delhi. He described the case as "a short story about Indian scammers who called the cops on themselves." The funds are reportedly linked to social engineering scams targeting elderly Americans, a detail confirmed by CoinDesk’s separate coverage on the same day.
Before the exposure, the user claimed to have fully cooperated with Changelly, submitting KYC documents, transaction receipts, and proof of ownership. His posts, dating from December 2025 to June 2026, repeatedly alleged that the exchange gave only generic responses. However, after ZachXBT began his investigation, the account and all related posts were deleted. Neither Changelly nor Indian authorities have issued official statements, though ZachXBT's reputation—built on prior fraud busts—lends credibility to the findings. The case spotlights the growing sophistication of cross-border crypto scams and the power of on-chain forensics.
