Angul: In a swift and coordinated crackdown under Operation Daman, Angul Cyber Police have arrested four persons involved in an online investment fraud that duped a complainant of ₹12,56,000 through a Telegram-based scheme.
The arrests were made within 48 hours of registration of the case, underscoring the prompt response and technical expertise of the cyber unit.
Police said the accused had lured the victim into a fake investment channel operated on Telegram, promising high returns. After gaining his confidence, they tricked him into transferring money through multiple UPI IDs and bank accounts.
Acting on the complaint, the cyber police analysed digital trails, tracked the flow of funds, and identified those behind the racket.
During the operation, police seized seven mobile phones, ten debit cards, ₹69,000 in cash, and other incriminating materials used in executing the fraud. The seized devices will undergo forensic examination to trace the full extent of the network and identify any additional victims.
The investigation is continuing, with officials examining whether the arrested persons were part of a larger inter-state cyber fraud syndicate.
Further action is likely based on digital evidence and interrogation of the accused.
