🚨 PUBLIC ALERT: Multi-City Scam Targets Odisha Families — ‘Safe and Secure Online Marketing Pvt Ltd’ Accused of Large-Scale Fraud
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi:
A major scam has erupted in Odisha, with at least 60 families now claiming to be victims of Safe and Secure Online Marketing Pvt Ltd. The company, which operates from Bhubaneswar’s Rabi talkies area and lists its head office as A-3/24, Janakpuri, New Delhi, is accused of swindling lakhs of rupees through false promises, fraudulent memberships, and chit-fund style tactics.
The Accused & The Modus Operandi
The main accused—identified by victims as Brahmananda Sura (Chief) along with Minati Sahu, Jharana Baral, Supriya Mallik, and Ajit Mahapatra—are alleged to have collected money from over 60 families, often taken on loan by victims. Despite publicly advertising “Free Membership,” the agents allegedly demanded ₹600 per person for registration. Many victims paid without any written receipt, believing the claim that the fee was necessary to register their name with the company.
Once payments were made, victims were issued only login IDs and passwords, with no real benefits. The agents allegedly promised foreign trips, direct bank transfers, and high-value goods—but delivered nothing. Instead, victims say the company tries to sell basic items at exorbitant prices, demanding as much as ₹20,000 for goods worth far less.
Lavish Life on Stolen Money
Victims allege that the accused travel from one district to another, using the money taken through fraud to live comfortably and enjoy a lavish lifestyle, while those they cheated are left struggling with debt.
“It’s pure chit-fund fraud,” said one angry resident.
Police Inaction & Intimidation Despite FIRs being filed with the police, victims claim there has been no visible action. When victims call the company, they are allegedly told, “We have nothing to say to you.” In some cases, those confronting the company were threatened instead of being helped.
Targeting the Vulnerable
The scam is said to have specifically targeted daily wage earners, illiterate individuals, and the poorest sections of society—those least equipped to fight back legally. The accused allegedly roam villages with “sweet talk” to lure people into the scheme, only to disappear once money is collected.
Demands for Urgent Action The victims are calling for the immediate arrest of the accused, freezing of company bank accounts, and a full-scale investigation. “This is not just financial theft—it’s emotional destruction. Families are being pushed into debt traps,” said a spokesperson for the victim group.
Public Warning: Do not give any money to Safe and Secure Online Marketing Pvt Ltd or its agents. Report any contact to the nearest police station immediately.
