In a significant breakthrough, the Odisha CID Cyber Crime Unit has successfully dismantled a multi-crore fraud network, arresting seven individuals across various states, including West Bengal and Gujarat.
These perpetrators engaged in investment scams, digital fraud, and cyber impersonation crimes, duping victims through fake trading platforms and coercion tactics.
Investment Fraud Cases
Authorities have arrested four individuals linked to large-scale investment frauds amounting to over ₹3 crore. Victims were lured into fraudulent stock trading schemes, manipulated via fake WhatsApp groups, and deceived into making substantial financial deposits.
- Balasore Case (₹74.10 Lakhs) – Anushka Mitra, posing as a trade analyst, was arrested in West Bengal for orchestrating an elaborate investment fraud.
- Bhubaneswar Case (₹1.4 Crore) – Two suspects, Kantariya Yogesh Harjibhai and Kotak Koushik, were arrested in Gujarat for running fake trading enterprises and laundering money.
- Chhatrapur Case (₹50 Lakhs) – Khikani Dhruv Vijaybhai, the mastermind behind a fraudulent stock trading application, was arrested in Gujarat.
Digital Fraud & Impersonation Scams
Cyber criminals employed intimidation tactics, falsely impersonating officials from DHL and the Mumbai Crime Branch to extort victims. Two suspects—Vaghela Arvind Sinh and Gohli Vishvarajsinh Bharatsinh—were arrested for coercing a Bhubaneswar resident into liquidating investments under false threats.
Public Warning
The Odisha CID Cyber Crime Unit urges citizens to remain vigilant against unsolicited investment schemes and impersonation fraud. There is no legal term such as “Digital Arrest,” and individuals should verify before making financial decisions or responding to dubious calls. Cyber fraud victims are advised to report cases via the 1930 Cyber Helpline or visit their nearest police station.
