u/rohitkumarrkk

Hi everyone,

My friend is in a confusing legal situation and we’d appreciate any advice.

A while back, he used Binance P2P to sell crypto. After one of those transactions, his entire bank account was frozen because the funds were allegedly linked to a cyber fraud complaint.

When he first received the police notice, he fully cooperated with the Investigating Officer (IO). He shared:

* Complete Binance P2P transaction details
*Order ID
*Transaction history
*Payment proof
*Any other documents the IO requested

After verifying the documents, the IO unfroze his bank account, which suggested that the explanation was accepted. However, ₹4,000 remained blocked (lien marked) in the account, and the rest of the account became usable again.

Since then, he didn’t receive any further communication and assumed the matter was resolved.

Now, he has suddenly received a Court Appearance Notice from the Cyber Crime Police Station, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, directing him to appear before the JMFC Court on 30 July 2026. The notice relates to the same case and mentions the disputed amount of ₹4,000.

Any advice from lawyers or people who have dealt with similar cyber crime/P2P cases would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

I need some advice regarding a financial issue.

Around 2–3 years ago, I got to know someone online. We were not personal friends, but we had been in contact for a long time and built trust over the years.

He runs an e-commerce business and told me he needed funds to scale it. We agreed that I would provide ₹4 lakh and I would receive 35% of the profits.

I transferred a total of ₹4 lakh:
- ₹2 lakh in USDT
- ₹2 lakh in INR

Out of the ₹2 lakh INR portion:

• ₹50,000 was transferred directly from my bank account.

• The remaining ₹1.5 lakh was sent through P2P transactions and ultimately reached his account.

I also have records/screenshots related to these transactions.
Will the P2P transfers create any issues if I try to recover the money legally?

After receiving the full amount, he started avoiding my calls and messages. Whenever I ask about the business, profit sharing, or returning my money, he keeps making excuses and delays the matter.

I have:
- Payment proofs
- Chat history
- GST details
- PAN details
- Aadhaar details
- Mobile number

He is based in Gujarat and I am in Bihar.

There was no formal written agreement, but the chats clearly show the purpose of the transfers and our understanding regarding the business.

What legal options do I have in India? Can I file a police complaint, cyber complaint ? Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Friend Received Court Notice in a Cyber Fraud Case after Binance P2P transaction – Need Legal Advice

Sent ₹4 lakh to an online business partner, now he is avoiding me. What can I do?