Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in his written reply to a query in the Legislative Assembly, revealed on Monday that cyber criminals have looted more than a staggering Rs 222 crore over the last 16 months.

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According to the official data, the State has registered 3,486 cybercrime cases during this period.

The reply further stated that 727 accused have been arrested, while charge sheets have been filed against 104 individuals involved in various cyber-fraud activities.

The total amount siphoned off through cybercrimes stands at Rs 222,09,78,647.

Authorities have managed to refund around Rs 61.36 lakh to victims who lost money to cyber scams.

Additionally, bank ac

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