Jharsuguda cyber fraud racket operations came to a halt this week after police uncovered a major digital crime network in the district. The Jharsuguda cyber fraud racket involved 12 people, including two minors, who ran coordinated fraud activities across several states.
Police teams carried out a targeted operation on Tuesday and caught the group while they managed multiple fraud modules from Jharsuguda. Officers recovered 61 bank passbooks, 41 ATM cards, 90 mobile phones and a car linked to the crimes. The seized items show how organised and widespread the racket had become.
Investigators revealed that the network stretched from Jharsuguda to Jamtara in Jharkhand, along with strong links to Bihar and Rajasthan. These regions remain known hubs for cybercrime, which helped the gang expand its reach and mislead victims across India.
Agents in Jharsuguda directed the flow of information, assigned roles to members and monitored digital transactions. Their structured setup allowed them to run multiple scams at the same time.
Police teams will now track the money trail and identify more people connected to the group. Officers said the crackdown marks a strong step toward reducing interstate cybercrime and protecting vulnerable citizens.
