Another blunder: a scammer turned himself in by complaining to ZachXBT about the freezing of 5.73 BTC.
Another telling incident has occurred in the crypto community, vividly demonstrating how a lack of basic knowledge about security and the transaction chain can ruin even a well-thought-out scheme. This time, the spotlight is on a user under the handle AmanKesar11, who reached out to the renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT with a complaint about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform.
The very fact of the appeal already seemed suspicious, but the investigation conducted by ZachXBT revealed a shocking picture. The funds in question turned out to be directly linked to a series of thefts carried out through social engineering against U.S. citizens. The victims included not only ordinary users but also retirees, who were tricked into transferring funds through American exchanges and Bitcoin ATMs.
How the Scammer Exposed Himself
During the investigation, ZachXBT established that the entire chain of crimes, starting from 2025, had netted the perpetrators over $1 million. The 5.73 BTC themselves were frozen on Changelly back in March 2025 — which was precisely the reason for the "victim's" appeal.
Attempts to explain the origin of the funds were so clumsy that they only elicited mockery. The versions changed one after another: it was a "loan," then "money from a boss," then "the boss's investment in Bitcoin back in 2014-2015 through an acquaintance in the U.S." In the finale of his statement, by his own account, AmanKesar11 even filed a complaint with the Indian police over the freeze.
Who Was Behind the Subject
Analysis of the screenshots of the correspondence, which AmanKesar11 himself sent to ZachXBT, made it possible to reconstruct the structure of the entire group. The detective concluded that the subject is merely an intermediary through whom money is laundered for a boss hiding under the pseudonym "Mr Parveen." The key evidence was bank statements that turned out to be issued in someone else's name and a different address.
This incident is yet another reminder that in the world of cryptocurrencies, anonymity is a relative concept. Every transaction leaves an indelible trace on the blockchain, and trying to pass yourself off as a victim when you are part of a criminal scheme is a sure path to exposure. As an expert, I recommend that all market participants remember: on-chain analytics today is a powerful tool, and turning to it for "help" with the aim of recovering stolen funds is not just foolish, but suicidal for a criminal.