2 ladies fooled depositors of over Rs 80,00000 in Odisha; snatched

RELEASED: 18 Sep 2025, 11:38 AM IST
LAST UPDATE: 18 Sep 2025, 11:38 AM IST

A significant scams case has actually emerged in Jagatsinghpur’s Balikuda location, where 2 ladies apparently fooled numerous individuals of more than Rs 80 lakh. The 2 females presumably took cash from these individuals on the pretext of setting up loans.

Performing on numerous grievances, Balikuda authorities apprehended the implicated on Thursday. They have actually been determined as Rita Das of Gurujanga town in Khordha district and Pramila Barik of Borikina town under Balikuda authorities limitations.

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According to sources, the implicated defrauded ladies in Balikuda and Jagatsinghpur by appealing loans from Andhra Pradesh’s Swarnakeswar Agency. After gathering large amounts, they went into hiding and later on provided dangers when payment was required.

Victims declared that the duo run in groups, gathered cash through both money and online deals, and even took down payment and copies of individual files.

Victims Narrate Their Ordeal

Among the plaintiffs stated, “I paid them in instalments of Rs 5,000 through money and online apps over 2 years. In overall, I provided Rs 40 lakh. Regardless of duplicated sees to Khordha, they never ever returned the cash and rather threatened us. I looked for authorities assistance.”

Another plaintiff shared, “They encouraged us with claims of authentic loans. I paid Rs 1.5 lakh in instalments varying from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000. When asked to return the quantity, they kept delaying.”

A 3rd victim declared, “They gathered down payment, Rs 5,000 for a Rs 1 lakh loan and Rs 25,000 for a Rs 5 lakh loan. They likewise took copies of Aadhaar, citizen ID, PAN, and bank information.”

Cops Action Underway

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Ajinkya Mane, SDPO of Jagatsinghpur, verified, “On September 11, a case under 424/25 was signed up at Balikuda Police Station. Based upon that, 2 implicated, Rita Das from Khordha and Pramila Barik from Jagatsinghpur, were detained. They enticed individuals with guarantees of low-interest loans and took cash from them.”