The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has apprehended two individuals from Delhi and Uttarakhand in connection with a Rs 1.38-crore cyber fraud case. The fraud targeted a resident of Bhubaneswar who was deceived by imposters posing as Mumbai Cyber Crime officials.
The victim, fearing legal repercussions, transferred the defrauded amount to multiple bank accounts provided by the scammers. Investigation revealed the involvement of a Delhi-based cyber fraud network through detailed analysis of bank transactions, account documents, and mobile records.
One of the accused, Subham Sharma alias Sanjay Rana, was arrested in New Delhi. He confessed to using forged documents to create a fake identity and open multiple bank accounts in various banks. Sharma had also taken loans under false pretenses and used illicit funds to purchase a car.
In a separate operation, another suspect named Amit Kumar was apprehended in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Kumar, identified as a first-layer account holder, had a significant amount of the defrauded money deposited directly into his account. Both individuals were part of an organized cyber fraud syndicate involved in various fraudulent activities.
