₹2000 bank lien (Layer 2) after Telegram task scam – student, negative balance, need advice

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        May 3, 2026 at 9:53 am
        Hey everyone,

        I’m a student and currently dealing with a serious issue. I really need some guidance.

        My bank account has a ₹2000 hold (lien) due to a cyber crime complaint. When I contacted the police, they told me it’s a Layer 2 case.

        Here’s what happened:

        Random people messaged me on Telegram offering “review/rating tasks” to earn money. I ignored them initially, but one day I agreed.

        They gave small tasks and paid me initially, which made it seem genuine.

        Then they asked me to send ₹1000, saying it was required to continue. After that, they said the amount got “stuck” and asked me to send ₹2000 more, promising a return of ₹3900.

        I eventually received ₹3900, but by then I realized this was a scam pattern, so I stopped everything and blocked them.

        Now suddenly, my account is flagged and ₹2000 is on hold.

        On top of that, my current situation is:

        – I only have ₹800 in my account

        – Because of the ₹2000 hold, my balance is showing around –₹1200

        I spoke to the concerned side, and they are saying:

        If I return ₹2000 to the complainant/accused, the hold will be removed.

        This is where I’m confused:

        – I didn’t scam anyone intentionally

        – I was part of this unknowingly

        – I stopped as soon as I understood

        – I’m a student and don’t even have enough balance now

        Is it safe or correct to send ₹2000 directly to them?

        Or should everything be handled only through official channels like cyber cell/bank?

        Has anyone faced a similar Layer 2 lien situation?

        How did you resolve it?

        Any advice would really help. Thanks!

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