Coronavirus scammers tried to sell the world's tallest statue
The scammers attempted to sell the "Statue of Unity" in India for $4 billion, claiming proceeds would go towards a government fund against the coronavirus.
Nupur Anand
Nupur Anand is a writer for Quartz India, based in Mumbai and covers financial institutions. She has been a journalist for nearly a decade and in her previous stints at Business Standard, DNA, The Economic Times, and Bloomberg TV she has also covered corporate and personal finance. Apart from the world of business, an intriguing crime fiction book particularly interests her. She speaks English and Hindi and you can follow her @Nupursays
The scammers attempted to sell the "Statue of Unity" in India for $4 billion, claiming proceeds would go towards a government fund against the coronavirus.
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