Cybercrime Crackdown: Odisha Police Busts Major Money Laundering Syndicate

Odisha Police dismantled a major cybercriminal network, arresting seven individuals involved in large-scale money laundering through mule bank accounts. Seized items included passbooks, debit cards, mobile phones, and fake documents. This operation is linked to 200 cybercrime cases nationwide, with ongoing investigations into international connections.

The Odisha Police have successfully dismantled an extensive cybercrime syndicate, leading to the arrest of seven suspects involved in significant money laundering activities through mule bank accounts.

Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani stated that intelligence inputs initiated an operation that revealed the syndicate's modus operandi, involving fraudulent procurement and operation of numerous bank accounts.

The syndicate's activities extended beyond domestic borders, with connections to around 200 cybercrime cases across India, all traced through the Samanvaya portal of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

(With inputs from agencies.)