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Cyber fraud gang busted, seven arrested from Karnataka, TN for duping BJD MLA of Rs 1.4 cr

  •   Mon, Mar 31 2025 08:20:16 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Mar 31: The Odisha Crime Branch has arrested seven inter-state cyber fraudsters who duped a senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA and former minister of Rs 1.4 cr by promising high returns on investments in IPOs and OTC trading.

Following raids in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu between March 25 and 28, the accused identified as Jyothi Raju, Raju C, Ismail Rahaid, Vasim (all from Karnataka), and Pattaraja S, Jegatheesh Radhakrishnan, E Sakthikumaravel (from Tamil Nadu) were taken into custody.

The MLA, lured through social media, was convinced to invest between November 2024 and January 2025 but was denied withdrawal of his funds. Realizing the scam, he filed a complaint on January 13.

The accused were booked under various sections of the BNS and IT Act. Police have seized incriminating evidence, frozen multiple bank accounts, and recovered Rs 19 lac so far, with further investigations underway.

 
  

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