In a major crackdown on cybercrime, police in Gajapati district, Odisha, have traced 49 bank accounts allegedly connected to fraudulent financial activities. Out of these, 11 accounts were identified for detailed investigation, and cases were registered at four police stations.
During the operation, authorities seized around ₹4 lakh and froze the suspicious accounts to prevent further illegal transactions. Officials suspect that these accounts were being used for cyber fraud and money laundering.
The operation was led under the supervision of Jatindra Kumar Panda, Superintendent of Police, Gajapati. He announced that the police will launch a special drive against mule accounts, which are commonly used by cybercriminals to transfer and hide illegal funds.
Police officials said this crackdown is part of a larger state-level effort to control cyber fraud and financial crimes. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are continuing to monitor suspicious accounts to identify more people involved in the racket.
