In a major crackdown, Sundargarh police arrested two cyber fraudsters, uncovering illegal transactions totaling over Rs 4 crore through three benami bank accounts.
Investigators traced a Rajgangpur bank account linked to cyber fraud cases reported in Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Kanpur. Acting on this lead, Sundargarh SP Amrita Pal Kaur directed Rajgangpur SDPO Bibhuti Bhushan Bhui and IIC Vijay Kumar Dash to conduct an investigation.
The probe revealed three benami accounts with transactions amounting to Rs 4,19,14,136 within a month. Police identified Abdul Kadir (25) and Fayaz Raja (26) of Rajgangpur as key operatives and arrested them.
Authorities seized two bank passbooks, mobile phones, Aadhaar cards, and cheque books from the accused. During interrogation, the duo admitted to being part of a larger cyber fraud network, explaining that funds were moved into benami accounts, withdrawn by agents, and then handed to the main operators after commission deductions.
Rajgangpur SDPO Bibhuti Bhushan Bhui confirmed that investigations are ongoing to apprehend the masterminds and other network members. Officials said the operation marks a significant step in combating cybercrime in the region.
