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In a significant cybercrime breakthrough, the Odisha Crime Branch has arrested a key accused from Punjab in connection with a Rs 7.5 crore online investment fraud.
The arrest follows a detailed investigation into a complaint filed by a victim from Jeypore who was duped by fraudsters posing as investment advisors.
According to Crime Branch sources, the complainant was persuaded to invest in IPO and OTC trading with promises of high returns. Initially convinced, he ended up transferring Rs 7.5 crore over a period of time.
However, when he attempted to withdraw his investment, the fraudsters demanded additional payments and refus...