26/02/2026
Operation Cyber Kavach is a major statewide enforcement drive launched by the Odisha Police in February 2026. This initiative is a proactive "shield" (Kavach) designed to dismantle the digital and financial infrastructure used by cybercriminals.
Here are the key details of the initiative:
🛡️ Core Objectives
* Targeting Mule Accounts: The primary focus is identifying and freezing "mule" bank accounts—accounts used by fraudsters to layer and siphon off stolen money.
* Fake SIM Card Crackdown: Direct action against vendors and individuals selling SIM cards using forged or fraudulent identity documents.
* Dismantling Networks: Moving beyond individual arrests to break the entire ecosystem of organized cybercrime syndicates, including inter-state and international links.
🚀 Key Highlights of the Operation
* Timeline: The intensive drive was launched on February 11, 2026, and is scheduled to run through February 27, 2026.
* Scale of Impact: In just the first few weeks, police verified over 13,000 mule accounts and arrested hundreds of suspects across various districts like Balangir, Rourkela, and Nuapada.
* Infrastructure Boost: The operation coincides with the state's plan to operationalize 20 new Cyber Police Stations, bringing the total to 34 to ensure specialized investigation at the district level.
* Strategic Support: It is being conducted with intelligence inputs from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
💡 Public Advisory
As part of Cyber Kavach, the Odisha Police emphasizes "Cyber Hygiene":
* Never rent out your bank account or share ATM/OTP details.
* Report immediately to the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.
* Avoid clicking on suspicious links promising easy money or "work from home" jobs.
> "Awareness is the strongest shield against digital fraud." — Odisha Police
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