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Nationwide cyber scam uncovered: Bhubaneswar police arrest 12 individuals

January 12, 2026

Bhubaneswar Police have arrested 12 individuals linked to an inter-state cyber fraud racket following a raid in the Badagada area. The suspects, comprising seven from Bihar, four from Kerala, and one from Odisha, are involved in a scheme that is still under investigation regarding the total monetary loss incurred by victims.

Nationwide cyber scam uncovered: Bhubaneswar police arrest 12 individuals

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12 individuals arrested in a cyber fraud crackdown in Bhubaneswar.
Suspects include seven from Bihar, four from Kerala, and one from Odisha.
Police seized 30 basic mobile phones, 30 smartphones, two laptops, and incriminating materials.
Investigation is ongoing to determine the total financial loss from the fraud.

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Nationwide cyber scam uncovered: Bhubaneswar police arrest 12 individuals

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