Bhubaneswar, Sep 12: In a major breakthrough, Bhubaneswar Cyber Police arrested a notorious cyber fraudster, Mohammed Sadab, from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly duping multiple individuals in Odisha of over ₹1 crore.

Operating from a makeshift office inside his home, Sadab ran a sophisticated scam by sending malicious links to unsuspecting victims, tricking them into transferring large sums of money.

The arrest followed a series of complaints from Bhubaneswar residents who reported financial losses after clicking on suspicious links. Acting on digital intelligence and surveillance, the cybercrime unit tracked Sadab’s operations to Bijnor and conducted a swift raid, apprehending him while he was actively running his fraudulent network.

Police seized several incriminating items from the accused, including multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and bank accounts used for laundering the stolen money. Investigators believe Sadab was part of a larger cybercrime syndicate targeting urban populations through phishing and social engineering tactics.

This arrest highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and the importance of proactive policing in the digital age.