Nuapada Police exposed a massive cyber fraud worth nearly Rs 3 crore and arrested six people involved in the racket.
The crackdown came under the CID-Crime Branch’s “Cyber Kavach” initiative, targeting online financial scams through mule bank accounts.
Acting on specific inputs from I4C (Ministry of Home Affairs) and the district cyber cell, police investigated suspicious accounts across multiple banks. Detailed analysis revealed a well-organised cybercrime network operating through these accounts.
Superintendent of Police Amritpal Singh confirmed that a special team carried out digital tracking, account verification, and field-level investigation. After months of surveillance, police identified individuals managing the mule accounts used to withdraw fraudulent money.
During raids, police seized six mobile phones, transaction records, bank documents, ATM cards, and other incriminating materials. Among those arrested, three held the primary accounts while the other three acted as intermediaries facilitating the fraud.
Investigators estimate the total fraud amount at around Rs 3 crore. Police also suspect interstate links and continue efforts to identify more people connected to the racket.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000. The SP emphasised that Nuapada will not be allowed to become a playground for cyber criminals. He assured that strict enforcement and vigilance will continue to protect citizens from online fraud.
