Arsalan Malik breaks silence on $310K crypto robbery
Arsalan Malik was abducted in the early hours of December 25 by individuals using two police vehicles
In a gripping and exclusive sit-down with Nukta’s Senior Correspondent Ahmer Rehman Khan, Karachi-based crypto influencer Arsalan Malik—widely known as the ‘Crypto Boy of Karachi’—opens up about his recent abduction and robbery at the hands of individuals allegedly linked to law enforcement agencies.
Malik details how he was kidnapped, the tactics used to extort $310,000 in USDT, and the swift actions he took to freeze the stolen crypto assets. While some suspects have been apprehended, Malik says the path to justice remains uncertain.
The interview also sheds light on Malik’s rapid rise in the digital finance space, from trading coins to becoming a sought-after influencer, now charging $1,500–$2,000 per promotional reel.
Raw and revealing, this conversation exposes the murky intersection of digital currency, law enforcement, and social media fame in Pakistan.
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