Cyber Crime Unit of Odisha Crime Branch recovers Rs 1.10 Crore defrauded in “digital arrest” fraud

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Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime Unit of CID, Crime Branch, Odisha, has successfully facilitated the recovery of 1,10,00,000 defrauded from a victim of “Digital Arrest” fraud, through prompt action under the 1930 Cyber Helpline mechanism.

The victim of the fraud who is a retired Professor living in Bhubaneswar, had lodged a complaint on May 15, 2026 on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), alleging a financial loss of Rs 2,45,24,540 in an “Digital Arrest” fraud during February 2026.

A case was also registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station, CID, Crime Branch (Case No. 08 dated 02.03.2026) under relevant provisions of the BNS and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

On receipt of the complaint, the Cyber Crime team promptly analysed the transaction trail and identified several beneficiary bank accounts linked to the fraud. Holds and lien marks were requested on the suspected accounts to prevent further dissipation of funds.

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Through coordinated efforts with the concerned bank, one Yes Bank account holding the disputed amount of Rs 1,10,00,000 was traced and placed under hold. The team thereafter assisted the complainant in obtaining and executing the necessary orders from the Court, leading to release and successful credit of the entire amount back to the victim’s account.

This achievement underlines the effectiveness of the 1930 Cyber Helpline and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in facilitating timely action against financial cyber fraud.

During the year 2025, a total of 49,426 complaints were registered on the NCRP in Odisha, involving a siphoned amount of approximately 432.28 crore, of which nearly 68.71 crore was put on hold and Rs 5.31 crore returned to complainants.

In the current year, up to April 30, 2026, 16,335 complaints involving approximately 134.24 crore have been registered, of which around 24.27 crore has been put on hold and Rs 2.97 crore refunded, reflecting the growing reach and effectiveness of cybercrime reporting and coordinated enforcement action.

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