After Elvish Yadav and Bharti Singh, Bollywood diva Rhea Chakraborty has been summoned by Delhi Police in connection with a app-based totally rip-off that defrauded investors of nearly Rs 500 crore. As consistent with the modern day document by means of India TV's Atul Bhatia, the police known as the actress for wondering at the cyber cellular workplace in Dwarka on October 9, 2024. The fraud involved the advertising of the 'HIBOX' cell utility, which promised customers guaranteed returns on their investments but turned out to be a the front for illegal sports.

Earlier this month, a police spokesperson said that over 500 lawsuits were registered in opposition to the app, with sufferers alleging they were lured into making an investment through popular online personalities who advertised it on their social media systems. The rip-off affected around 30,000 those who fell prey to guarantees of quick returns from mystery container buying and investment schemes promoted through influencer-led campaigns.
The IFSO unit of Delhi Police dismantled a syndicate operating via the HIBOX app, which defrauded approximately 30,000 humans by way of promising assured returns on investments. The scam changed into allegedly promoted via several other famous social media influencers and YouTubers as properly.

Who all promoted the HIBOX app?
According to the Delhi Police, many victims were introduced to the app through promotions by using high-profile YouTubers and influencers, who marketed the app to their millions of followers. The listing of individuals underneath investigation consists of YouTubers Abhishek Malhan, Elvish Yadav, Lakshay Choudhary, Purav Jha, and comedian Bharti Singh. In overall, 9 influencers have been a part of the promotional marketing campaign for the app.

Many of the victims were interested in the platform after watching backed content from the influencers, main them to trust within the legitimacy of the scheme.