A police caught women who got cyber investment fraud

The Odisha Crime Branch has apprehended a woman named Anushka Mitra, a resident of Durgapur in West Bengal’s Bardhaman district, for her alleged involvement in a ₹74.10 lakh investment fraud. She was brought to Odisha on transit remand and presented before a local court on June 7, where she was subsequently placed in judicial custody.

According to officials, Mitra and her accomplices posed as expert trade analysts, convincing a resident of Balasore district to invest in international metal trading, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), and Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading platforms. Despite incurring significant losses, the victim continued to invest under their influence, swayed by false promises of high returns.

When the victim attempted to withdraw the invested funds, the fraudsters demanded additional payments. Realizing the scheme was a scam, the victim reported the incident to the police, leading to Mitra’s arrest.

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Gujarat Fraud Ring Exposed: Three Distinct Cyber Scams Uncovered
In a related operation, the Crime Branch arrested five individuals from Gujarat in connection with three separate cybercrime cases involving sophisticated deception tactics and financial manipulation.

Case 1: Two suspects were arrested for orchestrating a ₹1.4 crore online trading scam, where victims were misled into believing they were investing in legitimate trading platforms, only to be defrauded.


Case 2: In Bhubaneswar, a resident was defrauded of ₹1.06 crore in a scheme dubbed a “digital arrest.” Scammers impersonated Mumbai Crime Branch officers and courier service personnel, threatening the victim with arrest and media exposure to extort funds.


Case 3: A 22-year-old from Gujarat was arrested for duping a man from Chhatrapur in Ganjam district of ₹50 lakh, promising high returns from stock market investments. The accused utilized fake trading apps and manipulated transaction screenshots to gain the victim’s trust.

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Authorities Warn of Rising Trend in Tech-Enabled Investment Scams
The Odisha Crime Branch has expressed concerns about the increasing trend of cybercriminals exploiting public trust in financial services through professional fronts, fake identities, and high-pressure tactics. Many victims are lured through well-crafted online campaigns or personalized calls from individuals posing as financial advisors or enforcement authorities.

Officials are urging the public to verify investment opportunities through regulated financial institutions and to report any suspicious interactions immediately. Investigations into these cases are ongoing, and police anticipate further arrests in connection with these syndicates operating across state lines.