In a major crackdown on rising cybercrime, Bhadrak Cyber Police have arrested three members of a sophisticated interstate fraud racket that allegedly cheated people across India of more than ₹6 crore.
The gang’s digital tentacles stretched from Odisha to West Bengal and Gujarat, using fake online schemes to empty victims’ bank accounts.
The accused – Inayat Kadri (24), Sahabaz Kadri (21) and Mohammad Farhan Khan (19) – were picked up during a surprise raid based on credible intelligence. Police recovered ₹2,01,000 in cash, 10 ATM cards, 4 bank passbooks, 2 bank cheques, 5 mobile phones, 1 PAN card, 3 SIM cards, 1 driving licence, 3 vehicle RC books and two gold bangles weighing 15 grams.
“These youths had turned cyber fraud into a full-time business,” a senior police officer said. “They targeted ordinary citizens through various online tricks and routed the money through multiple bank accounts. The scam’s network goes far beyond Odisha.”
Investigators believe the gang is linked to similar cyber crimes reported in different states. Further probe is on to trace the full extent of the racket and identify more members still at large.
