A Pune-based techie lost ₹1.11 crore in a fake 'AliExpress' investment scheme promising 10-15% returns. Lured through WhatsApp, he deposited funds into multiple accounts. When denied withdrawals, he approached Cyber Police. In a swift 24-hour operation, Pimpri Chinchwad Police arrested five accused from Pune and Nagpur, who laundered money via mule accounts and cryptocurrency.