A complaint about BTC freezing exposed a scammer: how ZachXBT uncovered a $1 million scheme
On-chain detective ZachXBT witnessed one of the most bizarre blunders in the crypto world. A user under the pseudonym AmanKesar11 reached out to him complaining about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, a transaction check revealed that these funds were obtained through criminal means — as a result of a series of attacks on American citizens, including retirees.
Using my own blockchain analysis tools, I traced the origin of these bitcoins. The chain led to social engineering thefts targeting users of American exchanges and Bitcoin ATMs. According to ZachXBT, the total damage from the group's activities has exceeded $1 million since the start of 2025. The 5.73 BTC themselves were blocked by Changelly back in March — which is precisely what drove the scammer to seek help from the famous detective.
How the Scammer Exposed Himself
AmanKesar11's explanations for the origin of the funds kept changing: first it was a loan, then money from a boss, then supposedly the boss's investments in Bitcoin "in 2014 and 2015" through an acquaintance in the US. The funniest part is that in December 2025, the individual even filed a complaint with the Indian police over the freeze, trying to portray himself as a victim.
During the correspondence, AmanKesar11 sent ZachXBT screenshots of letters and bank statements. These "proofs" turned out to be under someone else's name and a different address, which allowed reconstructing the entire group's structure. My analysis confirms: the individual is nothing more than a front man through whom money is laundered for a boss under the pseudonym "Mr Parveen."
Expert Conclusions
This case is a classic example of how greed and stupidity go hand in hand. The scammer was so confident in his impunity that he sought help from the most famous hunter of crypto criminals. ZachXBT rightly warned the community: he respects privacy, but there is no point in contacting him to recover stolen funds if you yourself are the thief.
My professional opinion: This incident highlights the growing effectiveness of on-chain analytics in combating cybercrime. Even the most sophisticated money laundering schemes collapse when perpetrators let their guard down. Investors should remember: if you are involved in illegal operations, sooner or later the blockchain will reveal the truth.