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Odisha Police Arrest Key Member of Cambodia-Based Cyber Slavery and Crypto Fraud Syndicate

Rourkela Police have apprehended a key member of an international cybercrime syndicate operating from Cambodia. The syndicate has links to multiple cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking. With 14 arrests already made this year, this operation marks a significant step toward dismantling the cyber slavery racket.

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Rourkela Police, in a remarkable operation, have successfully arrested a crucial member of an international cybercrime syndicate. The accused was part of a massive racket operating out of Cambodia and Southeast Asia, involved in various illegal activities, including cryptocurrency fraud, human trafficking, and cyber slavery. The operation, conducted under the supervision of SP Rourkela, marks a major milestone in combating cross-border cybercrime.

The investigation began after a senior central government official lodged a complaint regarding fraud worth Rs 67.7 lakh. The scam involved a fake trading app impersonating a legitimate SEBI-registered entity, Indira Securities. As the case unfolded, investigators traced the fraud to an international syndicate with a network spanning several Southeast Asian countries.

A total of 14 arrests have been made since January 2024, with many of the accused operating directly from Cambodia. The syndicate employed advanced techniques and resources to scam victims using platforms like Binance and cryptocurrency exchanges.

The case has significant international implications, with links to stock market fraud, cryptocurrency scams, human trafficking, and cyber slavery. Thousands of Indian victims were trapped in these crimes, unable to return to the country due to passport restrictions or monetary extortion by the syndicate. The racket used pre-activated SIM cards, mule bank accounts, and local agents to recruit Indian youth with the promise of lucrative IT jobs, only to exploit them in cybercrime operations.

The breakthrough came with the arrest of a senior syndicate member who played a pivotal role in supplying resources and managing a team of scammers. The police also seized substantial evidence during the operation, including:

  • 10 cellphones
  • 8 pendrives
  • 14 credit/debit cards
  • Rs 22,000 in cash
  • Passbooks, chequebooks, passports, Aadhaar cards, and other identification documents
  • Foreign currency notes from Nepal, the US, and Cambodia

Look Out Circulars and Technical Support

To combat the large-scale operations of this syndicate, the police issued Look Out Circulars (LOCs) against over 15 individuals involved in the racket. The investigation also received critical technical support from agencies like the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), the Bureau of Immigration, and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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The Rourkela Police played a central role in this operation, supported by Crime Branch Odisha and Uttar Pradesh Police. Their efforts highlight the importance of cross-border and inter-agency collaboration in tackling organized cybercrime networks.

The investigation continues to unravel the extent of the syndicate’s operations and identify additional individuals involved. Authorities have emphasized the need for stricter regulations and public awareness to prevent such incidents in the future.

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