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.
đź’ˇ 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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