Key Accused in 113-Crore Money Trade Coin Crypto Fraud Arrested in UAE
Amit M Lakhanpal, the key accused in a 113-crore Money Trade Coin (MTC) cryptocurrency fraud, was arrested in the UAE on September 1 based on an Interpol Red Corner Notice. Lakhanpal and accomplices allegedly created the unrecognised MTC and defrauded investors from 2017 to 2018. Indian agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate and Thane police, are pursuing his extradition. The case follows a 2018 India Today investigation exposing the scam's fraudulent promises to investors.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 62/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 9 Sept, 08:14 pm. Other outlets followed.
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