“SIM-Swap Fraudster Ajay Shinjin Jailed for Role in $265K Crypto Theft from BT Customers” — what this page in the network covers. Ajay Shinjin has been sentenced to prison for his part in a SIM-swap conspiracy that drained nearly $265,000 in cryptocurrency from BT customers. Shinjin, who spent stolen funds on gold grills and trips to Dubai, helped criminals hijack victims' phone numbers in November 2021 to bypass two-factor authentication and access their crypto accounts. The case highlights the growing threat of SIM-swapping, where fraudsters trick mobile carriers into transferring a victim's number to a SIM card they control, then use it to reset passwords and steal digital assets.
BT customers were specifically targeted, though the exact number of victims was not disclosed. Shinjin's lavish spending—including luxury dental jewelry and international travel—underscores how quickly stolen crypto can be converted into high-end goods and experiences. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.