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Crime
Vadodara Cyber Crime Cell Detains Accused in Multi‑Crore SD Pay Scam Linked to Maharashtra
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:17 PM
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The Vadodara cyber crime unit, in coordination with local police, arrested individuals suspected of running the SD Pay fraud that allegedly involved several crore rupees and had connections to Maharashtra.
The cyber crime cell of Vadodara, together with the city police, has taken into custody persons alleged to be behind the SD Pay fraud. The operation was carried out after investigators linked the scheme to a network operating across state borders.
According to preliminary findings, the scam involved the collection of funds through the SD Pay platform, with the total value estimated at several crore rupees. Investigators also traced connections to Maharashtra, suggesting that the fraudulent activities spanned multiple jurisdictions.
Authorities said the detained individuals will be interrogated further to uncover the full extent of the operation and to identify any additional accomplices. The case remains under active investigation, and officials have warned the public to exercise caution when dealing with similar online payment services.
According to preliminary findings, the scam involved the collection of funds through the SD Pay platform, with the total value estimated at several crore rupees. Investigators also traced connections to Maharashtra, suggesting that the fraudulent activities spanned multiple jurisdictions.
Authorities said the detained individuals will be interrogated further to uncover the full extent of the operation and to identify any additional accomplices. The case remains under active investigation, and officials have warned the public to exercise caution when dealing with similar online payment services.