By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR:Brahmapur Town Police Station has arrested one accused person in connection with Case No. 371 dated 17.08.2026 registered under Sections 61(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita read with Sections 4 and 5 of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978.
*Arrested Accused*
Sharif Mohammad, aged about 45 years, S/o Bhanwar Khan, resident of C-48, Ramsinghpura, Sector-35, Pratap Nagar, Sanganer, Police Station Sadar, District Jaipur, Rajasthan.
*Brief Facts of the Case*
On 17.08.2026 at about 05.30 PM, Inspector Mandakini Konhar, Additional Inspector-in-Charge of Brahmapur Town Police Station received reliable information that one Sharif Mohammad Khan, a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan, was present at Hotel Radha Grand, Brahmapur, and was representing himself as an employee/leader of a company styled as “WIN TO EARN”. He was collecting cash of ₹5,700/- from members of the general public for enrolling them as members of the said company.
After becoming a member, each person would be required to enroll further persons into the organisation and would receive an incentive of ₹700/- for each new member so enrolled, thereby perpetuating a successive chain of recruitment and monetary inducement.
On examination, Sharif Mohammad stated that he was working as a leader of the organisation “WIN TO EARN”, that he had been staying at the hotel since 28.05.2026, and that he had enrolled 93 persons from Brahmapur and adjoining localities, collecting ₹5,700/- from each member. He further stated that the owner of the company is one Shibaji Sandhyan of Bhopal.
Two other persons present with him, namely Niranjan Behera and Kartikeswar Sahu, stated that they are members of “WIN TO EARN” and had invested money, having been enticed by the assurances given by Sharif Mohammad regarding further benefits.
*Seized Articles*
1. One PAN Card & Aadhaar Card of Sharif Mohammad
3. One mobile phone 1Q00Z6 Lite SG.
4. Colour photocopy of “WTA Win to Earn”, photocopy of a ZOOM meeting notice and one photocopy of the plan titled “Jo plan dekhata he wohi kamatahe”
5. One dark grey colour Baleno Suzuki car bearing registration number MP43C6008
The accused has been arrested on 18.08.2026 and has been forwarded to the Court.
Further investigation is in progress.
*PUBLIC ADVISORY*
*Beware of Ponzi Schemes*
Dear Citizens,
Please stay alert and do not fall prey to Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) or Ponzi schemes that promise quick and high returns.
*What is a Ponzi Scheme?*
A Ponzi scheme is a fraud where returns to earlier investors are paid using money collected from new investors. There is no real business. It collapses when new people stop joining, and most people lose their money.
*Warning*
Many so-called MLM companies are actually illegal money circulation or pyramid schemes. They focus mainly on recruiting people instead of selling genuine products. You may lose your hard-earned money.
*Advice*
– Do not join any scheme that asks you to deposit money mainly for recruiting others.
– Be suspicious of high returns promised in a short time.
– Verify the company properly before investing.
– Report any such suspicious activity to the nearest police station immediately.
Stay safe. Protect your money.
