University, VC Digital Arrest & RS.14 lakh defrauded:- Berhampur Police arrested Two Cyber Criminals from Gujarat.
LOT AND LOT OF WORK TO DO IN THIS CASE
Berhampur :Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Geetanjali Dash lost over Rs 14 lakh after falling prey to digital arrest scam on dated 24th feb,2025..
According to reports, an unknown cyber fraudster had been contacting the Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor for the last four days by identifying himself as an official of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
In course of conversation, the cyber fraudster informed her that she has some links with a case that is under trial at the Supreme Court (SC) of Indian.
Thinking him to be a real ED official, the Berhampur University VC reportedly shared some information with him. However, the accused used the information and demanded money from her assuring to sort out the problem.
Finding no other option, Berhampur University VC Prof. Geetanjali Dash submitted a cheque of Rs 14 lakh in the account of the cyber fraudster. However, later she realized that she fell prey to Digital Arrest scam and filed a case at the Berhampur Cyber Police station.
On a good going investigation by the Cyber Cop Berhamour in this context , today BerhampurSuperintendent of Police,Dr,Sarvana Vivek,M., said in a release, On 24.02.2025 around 9 PM, Smt. Geetanjali Dash, Vice-Chancellor, Berhmpur University reported at Cyber PS , Berhampur to the effect that she received a phone call from an unknown number on 12.2.2025 to her phone. The unknown person on the other end which identified himself as a ED Officer and accused her to have involved in a ED case and an account has been opened in her name at Canara Bank and crores of illegal money has been deposited in the said account in her name and kept her digitally arrest during evening hours. The accused persons demanded an amount of Rs..14 lakhs from her for “release” which she obliged and sent the money through a bank cheque to the account of the fraudster.
In this connection Berhampur CC & EO PS Case No.15 Dt.24.2.2025 U/S 318(4)/319(2)/336(2)/336(3)/340(2)/308(2)/351(2) BNS/66(C )/66(D) I.T.Act has been registered .
Arrested person’s details:
1. Bhutaiya Jenil Jaysukhbhai (23 yrs) S/o Bhutaiya Jaysukhbhai of Plot No. 2218/D-4, BH H.K.Dave Bunglow, Hill drive, Talaja Road, Bhavanagar, Gujrat
2. Vishwajeetsinh Gohil (21 yrs), S/o: Sahdevsinh Gohil of vill Tansa, Hethalipati, PS: Ghoghha Taluka, Dist: Bhavnagar, A/P: Kaliayadbid, Bhagbati Circle, Abkar Heights 402, Bhavanagar, Gujrat (both of under Nilambag PS, A Division).
Police during the investigating team under the leadership of SI Jyotiranjn Berham pur and staff seized various incriminating items, including mobile phones, SIM cards, Aadhaar card etc. and arrested the above involved accused persons. The investigation is progressing, with the team working diligently to uncover other accomplices, trace the trans-India network of this cyber fraud, and map the complete money trail.
Brief of the case:
On February 24, 2025, the complainant from Berhampur filed a report with the CC & E.O. Police Station stating that , the victim had been defrauded by unidentified cyber fraudsters. They impersonated the victim as a CBI Officer and charged the victim to have been involved in a money laundering case (Dipankar Burman Case) wherein an account was created in Canara Bank in her name, where around 6 crore rupees was laundered. She was kept under digital arrest from 14.2.2025 to 22.2.2025. and asked to apply for a priority investigation against a “Supreme Court Warrant”. They sent the victim a “warrant” via Whatsapp having case No.202308. The victim was asked to go to Bank immediately to deposit her all cash for a priority investigation for which the victim deposited Rs.14 Lakhs on 14-02-2025 on given account of the fradusters. Then they on 15th February,2025 returned Rs.80,000/- to the victim’s account and told this amount has been verified hence returned. They assured the victim that the rest amount will also be received after verification. No money was however returned till 24.2.2025. Hence, the victim lodged an FIR at CC & EO PS ,Berhampur for legal action.The case is currently under investigation.
The accused persons and their associates with an intention to cheat the complainant had put the victim under threat of arrest by using fake documents as confidential credentials; which they collected by illicit means, with an intention to give impression to the victim that they were calling from Genuine Company/ organization. Investigations have revealed that they fraudulently obtained a sum of ₹ 14 Lakhs from the complainant. Consequently, they have been charged under Sections 318(4)/319(2) /336(3)/340(2) /308(2) /351(2)/336(2)/338/61(2)/3(5) of BNS along with Sections 66-C and 66-D of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The accused person had been produced before the Hon’ble Court of Ld. 7th Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bhavnagar. Gujurat and was brought on transit remand to Odisha and produced before Hon’ble SDJM,Berhampur.
Both were arrested from Gujarat anf brought to Berhampur. They are being forwarded today
However these persons are only Mule account operators. They took the money and
Public Message:
Citizens are urged to stay vigilant against unsolicited investment offers and digital arrest on social media and messaging apps. Always verify the authenticity of such schemes before investing to avoid falling prey to cyber fraud. In case of any suspicious activity, report immediately to the Cyber Helpline 1930 or visit the nearest police station. Stay alert, stay safe;
S.P,BERHAMPUR
