States » EastPosted at: Jun 25 2025 8:37PM


Odisha Crime Branch nabs cyber scammers from Maharashtra in Rs 6.04 crore IPO fraud

The Crime Branch sleuths after analysing the transaction details and working upon other digital evidence nabbed the fraudster duo from Mumbai and Pune.
The accused persons, identified as Swapnil Goraksha Dhokale and Azaz Shafiq Shaikh, were arrested yesterday. After being brought under transit remand, they were produced during the day at Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate Court in Cuttack. The Court later rejected their bail application and remanded them to jail custody, the CB officials said.
The victim was defrauded by cyber fraudsters who lured him with the promise of higher return. They persuaded him to trade in IPO and Over-the-Counter (OTC), leading him to transfer Rs. 6,04,53,000 (Rs 6.04 crore).
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Odisha Crime Branch nabs cyber scammers from Maharashtra in Rs 6.04 crore IPO fraud
More News

IG calls for stern action against organized crime in Dhanbad

01 Jul 2025 | 9:38 PM

Dhanbad, July 1 (UNI) Inspector General of Police (Bokaro Range), Kranti Kumar Gadideshi, today
chaired a high-level review meeting with senior police officials of Dhanbad and directed them to intensify action against organized criminal gangs, cyber crimes, and drug trafficking.

see more..

SBI unveils two Global Trade Finance Centres - marks 70 years of its legacy

01 Jul 2025 | 9:34 PM

Kolkata, July 1 (UNI) State Bank of India, the nation’s largest bank marks its 70 years with the inauguration of ‘Global Trade Finance Centres’ in Kolkata and Hyderabad.

see more..

Capacity Development Programme for local trading providers begins in Shillong

01 Jul 2025 | 9:29 PM

Shillong, July 1 (UNI) The Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS), under the Chief Minister’s Skills Mission today launched a comprehensive four-day Local Training Providers (LTP) state level workshop at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mawdiangdiang, New Shillong.

see more..

Odisha CM directs officials to ensure security protocols for remaining Puri Rath Yatra events

01 Jul 2025 | 9:18 PM

Puri, July 1 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today directed officials to strictly adhere to security protocols during the remaining days of the Puri Rath Yatra festival, focusing on the safe conduct of chariot pulling, devotee safety, traffic management, and fire services.

see more..

Nagaland launches Phase 2 of school safety compliance course

01 Jul 2025 | 9:01 PM

Dimapur, July 1 (UNI) The Nagaland government has officially launched Phase 2 of the Nagaland Disaster Management School Safety Policy (NDMSSP) Compliance Course, an official release said today.

see more..