Berhampur: Cyber Police in Berhampur, Odisha, have arrested a man and his niece in connection with a cyber fraud case involving nearly ₹1 crore. The duo is accused of helping cyber criminals transfer illegally obtained money through mule bank accounts.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Satya Narayan Das and his niece. According to police, the two were taken into custody following an investigation into suspicious bank transactions linked to multiple cyber fraud complaints.
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Mule accounts used in fraud
Investigators found that bank accounts connected to the accused had been used in cyber fraud cases registered at more than 30 police stations across over 10 districts in India.
Cyber criminals allegedly used these accounts to transfer and route more than ₹1 crore obtained through fraudulent activities.
Accounts opened in relatives’ names
Police said the accused had opened eight bank accounts in the names of their relatives. These accounts were later handed over to cyber criminals, who used them to receive and transfer money obtained through online fraud.
Authorities believe that victims from various parts of the country were targeted through online scams, and the stolen money was routed through these accounts.
Investigation underway
Preliminary investigation revealed that over ₹1 crore was fraudulently transacted through these accounts during the past year.
Police are continuing their investigation to identify other individuals involved in the cyber fraud network and trace additional victims linked to the transactions.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
