The Cyber Crime Unit of Odisha CID has arrested two individuals, Ansumaan Sharma and Arvind Kumar, for creating a fake website in the name of Niladri Bhakta Dobrahad in Puri and cheating devotees.
The accused used a fake website, mobile number, and WhatsApp to communicate with devotees, asking them to deposit money online for accommodation. A Canara Bank savings account was used for the fraud.
Seized Evidence
- Laptop
- Mobile phone
- SIM card
- Website details
- Aadhar card
- PAN card
- Godaddy hosting details
The Shri Jagannath Temple administration has advised devotees to book accommodations only through the authorized website and warned tourists visiting Puri to be cautious of such scams.