Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Man Arrested for Alleged Investment Fraud in Odisha
A 64-year-old man named Partha Sarathi Das was arrested in Odisha.
He is accused of running a scam called 'Huge App'.
People were tricked into investing money, promised big returns for good app reviews and getting others to join.
At first, some received money to encourage more to join.
Then, they were asked to pay extra fees, but the app stopped working on August 19th.
The Cuttack police tracked Das after many residents lost money.
The police are now investigating further.
A 64-year-old man was arrested in Balasore, Odisha, for defrauding individuals.
The accused, Partha Sarathi Das, promoted the fraudulent 'Huge App'.
Investors were promised high returns through the app.
Around 200 people were defrauded out of approximately Rs 16 lakh.
The app stopped functioning on August 19th after additional fees were collected.
- Who
- Partha Sarathi Das
- What
- Das was arrested for defrauding individuals through the 'Huge App' scheme.
- When
- The app stopped functioning on August 19th, and the arrest occurred after.
- Where
- Balasore, Odisha
- Why
- Das allegedly defrauded people by promising high returns on investments through the 'Huge App'.
- Accused
- Partha Sarathi Das
- Age of Accused
- 64
- Location of Arrest
- Balasore, Odisha
- Amount of Fraud
- Rs 16 lakh
- Modus Operandi
- Chain marketing scheme through the 'Huge App'
- Name of App
- Huge App
- Date App Stopped Functioning
- August 19
- Complaint Filed By
- Mirza Adil Beg
