Keonjhar Police has intensified its crackdown on cyber fraud networks.

Keonjhar Police has intensified its crackdown on cyber fraud networks and mule-account syndicates operating within Keonjhar district.

In Keonjhar Town PS Case No. 931 dated 03.12.2025, registered under Sections 338/336(3)/340(2)/319(2)/318(4)/3(5) BNS and 66(C)/66(D) IT Act, one Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) was apprehended on 04.12.2025 for his involvement in organised cyber-crime activities.
Role of CCL in Cyber Fraud Syndicate
During investigation based on the written complaint of Akash Jena, it was revealed that CCL was working as a middleman for cyber fraud agents. He was involved in collecting bank accounts and credentials from local individuals and supplying them to the main handlers of the racket.
Verification of documents and statements, along with scrutiny of bank records obtained from Canara Bank, Union Bank, UCO Bank, Indian Bank and IndusInd Bank, established that:
108 mule bank accounts were opened through inducement.
These accounts were used in cyber frauds exceeding ₹1 crore.
The CCL also opened a UCO Bank account in the name of his mother, Padmini Dehury, through which ₹8,07,507/- in cyber fraud transactions were routed.
Key Accused: Md. Sallauddin and His Jamtara Links
Investigation has revealed the involvement of Md. Sallauddin, originally from Dhanwad, Jharkhand (presently residing at Padmapur, Keonjhar), as the main handler of the network.
It has been established that:
Md. Sallauddin was collecting bank accounts, SIM cards, ATM cards and credentials from various field agents and middlemen.
All such credentials were being supplied to cyber fraudsters based in Jamtara, Jharkhand, a known hotspot for organised cybercrime.
Sallauddin has direct links with Jamtara syndicates, who used these “mule accounts” to commit cyber fraud across India.
Previous Criminal History & Current Status
Md. Sallauddin was earlier arrested on 19.11.2025 in Keonjhar Town PS Case No. 862/2025 for similar offences involving cyber fraud and mule accounts. He was forwarded to court and is currently lodged in Keonjhar Jail.
In the present case (931/2025), Keonjhar Police has already submitted a remand report against him before the competent court to enable further custodial interrogation in connection with the ongoing investigation.
Status of Investigation
108 mule accounts identified in the banks of Keonjhar Town
50 bank KYC and transaction reports received; remaining under process
Linkages with Jamtara-based cyber fraud networks established
Additional agents, facilitators and beneficiaries are being traced
Keonjhar Police is taking all legal measures to dismantle this organised illegal network and to identify all persons involved, including account suppliers, SIM vendors, financial beneficiaries and handlers.
The general public is strongly advised:
DO NOT provide your bank account, ATM card, SIM card, KYC details or OTP to any unknown person under any circumstances.
Cyber fraud agents often tempt people by offering ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 for opening a bank account and handing over control of that account, ATM and SIM card. These accounts are later used to commit cybercrime.
If your bank account is misused for cyber fraud, YOU will also become legally responsible and can face criminal prosecution.
Any such suspicious persons or offers must be immediately reported to:
📞 Dial 112
📞 National Cyber Helpline 1930
Keonjhar Police urges all citizens to:
Remain vigilant against cyber fraudsters
Protect bank and personal identity documents
Report suspicious activities or agents involved in collecting bank accounts
Cooperate with police to eliminate these fraudulent networks.

Report by Purushottam Patra, kendujhar (Odisha), Mobile: 8456052876