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This man has scammed the Indian startup ecosystem 3 times

Inshorts · 3m ago

This man has scammed the Indian startup ecosystem 3 times

Rahul Yadav has allegedly scammed the Indian startup ecosystem not once, but thrice through Housing.com, Broker Network & Kult App. Each venture saw massive funding, reckless spending, and abrupt collapse, leaving behind unpaid vendors, employees, and shattered trust. Industry voices now demand accountability, as his repeated exits highlight a dangerous pattern of ambition without responsibility.

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