Jharsuguda: The Cyber Crime and Economic Offences Wing of Jharsuguda Police has recovered the entire Rs 7.02 lakh swindled from a Belpahar-based company in an online cheating case involving the purported supply of Technical Grade Urea.
According to police, the victim, Monika Gupta (34), wife of Sailesh Shaw and a resident of Lamtibahal, Ward No. 11 under Brajrajnagar police limits, came across an advertisement on the TradeIndia portal. She contacted the supposed supplier for procuring the chemical and transferred the funds as advance payment.
The fraudsters, operating under the name of Shree Radhe Chemicals, gained the complainant’s trust by sharing what appeared to be a valid GSTIN and a forged e-way bill. They also provided vehicle details that later proved invalid, lacking insurance, registration certificate (RC), fitness certificate, or FASTag. The victim first transferred Rs 5,000 as an initial advance, followed by Rs 6.97 lakh on June 12, bringing the total to Rs 7,02,000. However, neither the material was supplied nor the money refunded.
Acting promptly on the complaint lodged on June 28 through 1930 helpline, the Jharsuguda cyber police team initiated action through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). Effective coordination with the banks concerned, allowed them to freeze the entire amount in time, leading to its full recovery and refund to the complainant.
Addressing the media, Jharsuguda SP Gundala Reddy Raghavendra praised the coordinated efforts. “The company was duped by fraudsters posing as suppliers on an online platform. Prompt reporting and coordinated action with banks ensured that the entire cheated amount was frozen and recovered,” he stated.
Police have registered a case and efforts are underway to trace and arrest the accused.
The SP urged businesses and individuals to exercise caution while dealing with online suppliers. “Verify GST details and the authenticity of suppliers thoroughly before making any advance payments,” he advised.
He also emphasised the importance of immediate reporting in cyber fraud cases: “In case of any cyber fraud, immediately report it to the 1930 helpline. Early reporting is crucial for successful recovery.”
