Puri Jagannath Temple Uncovers Fake Website Scam, Seeks Crime Branch Action
The Shree Jagannatha Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannatha, a form of lord Vishnu, located on the eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple administration in Puri has exposed a fraudulent scheme involving fake websites deceiving devotees in the name of Bhakta Nivas accommodation bookings.
Following the discovery, the temple’s Chief Administrator, Arabinda Padhee, has urged the Director General of the Crime Branch to initiate legal action against those responsible.
In his letter to the police, Padhee clarified that bookings for Bhakta Nivas are processed only through the temple’s official websites – www.shreejagannatha.in and www.stayatpurijagannatha.in. However, fraudsters have set up fake sites to mislead devotees and extract money under false pretenses.
The temple administration has also identified a fake bank account linked to financial transactions in this scam.
Given the gravity of the situation, the authorities have sought immediate intervention from the Crime Branch to curb the fraudulent activities.
