Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Odisha Teacher Loses Rs 90 Lakh in Sextortion Scam
A retired teacher from Odisha was tricked by some bad people online.
They threatened to share his private information unless he gave them money.
Over eight months, he gave them Rs 90 lakh.
The police caught five of these bad people and found some of the money.
They are still looking for more people involved and the rest of the money.
The police want everyone, especially older people, to be careful online and report any suspicious activity.
A retired teacher from Cuttack, Odisha, lost Rs 90 lakh in a sextortion scam over eight months.
The accused threatened to expose the victim, causing him mental distress and financial loss.
The victim reported the crime to the Cuttack Cyber Police, leading to the arrest of five individuals.
Police seized Rs 20 lakh in cash during a raid in Jajpur district.
Further investigations are ongoing to trace the remaining amount and uncover the full network involved.
- Who
- A retired government school teacher from Cuttack, Odisha, and five accused individuals
- What
- A sextortion scam resulting in the loss of Rs 90 lakh
- When
- The scam began in May 2023 and continued for eight months
- Where
- Cuttack, Odisha, with raids conducted in Jajpur district
- Why
- The accused blackmailed the victim by threatening to expose him, causing mental distress and financial loss
- Victim
- Retired government school teacher from Cuttack, Odisha
- Amount Lost
- Rs 90 lakh
- Duration of Scam
- Eight months (starting May 2023)
- Arrested Individuals
- Five
- Cash Seized
- Rs 20 lakh