Assam Police Bust Cyber Fraud Module in Barpeta, Three Arrested for Stealing ₹99,000
Assam police dismantled a cyber fraud operation in Barpeta, arresting three individuals accused of stealing ₹99,000 from a local residents bank account.
Barpeta, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Assam police successfully dismantled an active cyber crime module in Barpeta district on Tuesday, arresting three individuals accused of defrauding a local resident out of ₹99,000 through fraudulent digital transactions.
The suspects have been identified as Hamidul Khan, Majidur Rahman, and Mujammil. Following a technical investigation, they were apprehended from various locations within the Barpeta police station area.
In a conversation with the media, Barpeta’s Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Samiran Baisya explained that the operation began after the victim, Digant Das, filed an official complaint via email. He reported that money was withdrawn from his bank account without his consent. Upon receiving the complaint, police registered a formal First Information Report (FIR) under Barpeta police station case number 441/26 and initiated an investigation to trace the digital footprints of the stolen funds.
During the investigation, Baisya stated, “We identified three suspects actively operating in the Barpeta police station area and took them into custody. During questioning, all three confessed to withdrawing ₹99,000 from the complainant’s account through fraudulent means.”
The suspects remain in police custody as investigators work to uncover the entire network and identify additional accomplices involved in the racket.
Baisya also warned the public about the rising trend of “mule” bank accounts and urged citizens to remain vigilant. He advised individuals to safeguard their KYC credentials and be cautious.
He cautioned, “Cyber criminals are targeting people in local areas, obtaining personal identification documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards. These documents are later used to open fake bank accounts and illegally transfer money.” Citizens are urged not to share important identification documents or banking information with unknown individuals without thorough verification.
