Explained! Modus operandi and how Sebi cracked whip in alleged pump-and-dump scheme involving 82 stocks
- Posted on May 23, 2026
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Explained! Modus operandi and how Sebi cracked whip in alleged pump-and-dump scheme involving 82 stocks
Sebi has exposed a stock manipulation network that used social media platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, and X to artificially inflate SME stock prices. The accused allegedly employed a pump-and-dump strategy, accumulating shares before circulating bullish messages and then selling at elevated levels to retail investors. The regulator has barred seven individuals and impounded Rs 20.25 crore in unlawful gains.
