Telangana Uncovers Widespread Ponzi Investment Fraud

In early 2025 Telangana authorities exposed multiple large Ponzi schemes, including the ₹850 crore Falcon invoice-discounting scam and the ₹850 crore IIT Capital Tech AV Solutions fraud, that together mobilised over ₹2,500 crore and affected about 7,000 investors. The cases prompted RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to urge state adoption of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, highlighting regulatory gaps and household losses.