Cyber Attack Targets Odisha Deputy Opposition Leader Prasanna Acharya, Police Probe Underway

BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 4: Odisha BJD leader and Deputy Leader of Opposition Prasanna Acharya has reportedly become the target of a suspected cyber fraud attempt, prompting an investigation into the incident.According to the information available, Acharya received a suspicious phone call during the morning hours. The nature of the call and the circumstances surrounding it have raised concerns over a possible cybercrime attempt.The incident comes amid growing concerns over cyber fraud and technology-enabled crimes in Odisha. Police and cybercrime authorities are expected to examine the phone number, call records and other digital evidence to determine the source of the communication and the motive behind it.The development assumes significance as cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals through phone calls, impersonation and other forms of digital deception. Odisha Police has also been emphasising stronger digital surveillance and technology-based investigation to tackle cyber fraud. �cm.odisha.gov.inAt this stage, details regarding any financial loss or compromise of personal information have not been independently confirmed. The investigation is expected to establish whether the call was part of an organised cyber fraud operation.**More details are awaited as the police probe progresses.**