UK Man Sentenced for Role in Rs 2.56 Crore Cryptocurrency SIM-Swapping Fraud
A 25-year-old UK man, Ajay Shinjin (also known as AJ Marley Cruz), was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a SIM-swapping fraud that led to the theft of nearly Rs 2.56 crore (around £200,000) in cryptocurrency from four victims in November 2021. Shinjin received over £44,000 of the stolen funds, which he spent on luxury holidays in Dubai, a high-end London apartment, and gold-plated teeth grills. The case was prosecuted at Inner London Crown Court after Shinjin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and transferring criminal property.
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 (43/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 11 Oct, 07:48 am. Other outlets followed.