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WazirX Faces PIL Over $230M Security Breach Crisis

The PIL demands that WazirX reveal the identities of the three signatories who approved the transactions.

Written By Dishita Malvania Dishita Malvania
Fact Checked by Dhara Chavda Dhara Chavda
Published 2024-08-02·Updated 3 months ago
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WazirX Faces PIL Over $230M Security Breach Crisis

The crypto community is rallying behind a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) draft aimed at holding WazirX accountable for a massive security breach that compromised assets worth over $230 million (₹2000 crore). 

The ongoing PIL, set to be presented to the High Court, underscores a critical issue: the lack of transparency surrounding the hack and the role of key signatories in the multisig wallet.

A multisig wallet is designed to enhance security by requiring multiple signatures to authorize transactions. However, recent claims suggest that a single individual, potentially Nischal Shetty, one of WazirX’s co-founders, may have had control over the stolen ₹2000 crore. This raises alarming questions about the security protocols at WazirX and the extent of individual control over critical assets.

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The core of the controversy is the demand for clarity. If Shetty or another individual had sole control over the wallet, it would indicate a severe lapse in security measures. The PIL calls for WazirX to disclose the identities of the three signatories who approved the transactions leading to the hack. 

According to TruthLabs, WazirX’s security failures may have played a significant role in the loss. The thread from TruthLabs accuses WazirX of misleading actions and security lapses by WazirX, further compounding the need for accountability.

As the community unites to demand answers, the call for transparency grows louder. WazirX’s response to these revelations and its willingness to cooperate will be pivotal in determining the path forward. 

Also Read: FBI Contacts WazirX To Discuss Lazurus Involvement In Hack

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Dishita Malvania is a Senior Crypto Journalist at The Crypto Times, based in Ahmedabad, India. She manages extensive daily news operations, tracking global digital asset trends, major international summits, market momentum, and localized exchange environments. Her investigative reporting covers India's evolving regulatory updates and enforcement actions, ensuring comprehensive documentation of regional market upheavals. Dishita holds a B.Tech degree in Computer Engineering, with an additional certification in Digital Media. Before joining The Crypto Times, she built a massive catalog of tech and media coverage. Her core reporting beats include crypto regulation and policy, blockchain security and cybercrime, AI in finance, Web3 infrastructure, and crypto fraud investigations and enforcement actions. Her three years of high-volume digital journalism have shaped her rapid fact-checking capabilities, source communication, and clear reporting style, making her work widely cited across premier global news outlets including Entrepreneur.com, The Independent, The Verge, and Metro.co.uk.
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Dhara Chavda is a Research Analyst at The Crypto Times. She covers U.S. crypto regulation — including the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act — DeFi security and major protocol exploits, and investigations into crypto fraud and enforcement actions. Her work emphasizes primary sourcing and on-chain verification over secondary commentary. Dhara joined The Crypto Times in 2020 and has followed every major market cycle since — the 2021 bull run, the 2022 Terra and FTX collapses, the 2023 banking turmoil, the 2024 spot Bitcoin ETF launch, and the 2025–2026 regulatory cycle — first assigning and reviewing the desk's coverage, and now writing it herself. Her reporting has been cited by international outlets including TheStreet and Argentina's La Nación. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Gujarat Technological University (GTU), which informs her technical reporting on on-chain data, smart contract analysis, and protocol architecture.

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