Gate freezes accounts following official document from Indian judicial authorities... users deny involvement
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Gate has frozen a user's account at the request of Indian judicial authorities, with the user disputing any link to a crypto fraud case involving the 15 BTC deposited in July 2025. The exchange said the freeze follows an official notice from Andhra Pradesh authorities and that it cannot lift the restriction unilaterally while the matter is in judicial proceedings. The user said Indian investigators flagged the funds as tied to a crypto fraud case, but the user denies any connection. The dispute highlights how exchange-level freezes tied to local legal orders can leave customers without access to funds even when they claim no involvement. What to watch next is whether the Indian court resolves the case and clears the 15 BTC, prompting Gate to unfreeze the account.
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