Guwahati- In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Assam police have arrested 10 individuals involved in various online financial frauds in the Morigaon district. The arrests followed a series of raids conducted in Mayong, Laharighat, Bhuragaon, Barchal, and Moirabari starting Thursday night.
Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Samiran Baishya briefed reporters, stating, “Acting on a tip-off, our teams executed multiple raids, resulting in the apprehension of ten suspects engaged in financial fraud activities.”
The arrested individuals have been identified as Merajul Islam, Isadul Islam, Rezaul Haque, Nasim Uddin, Ashadul Haque, Ariful Islam, Dilwar Hussain, Aliullah, Mosaddiq Chamdan, Atabor Rahman, and Baharul Islam.
Seizures and Evidence
During the raids, police seized an extensive array of fraudulent materials and tools used in the scams. The haul included:
- 10 cyber criminals arrested
- Two fake PAN cards
- Three fake Aadhaar cards
- 75 ATM cards
- 10 mobile phones
- One laptop
- One iPad
- 1 Laptop
- Bank passbooks
- 95 undelivered debit cards
One of the key suspects, Mirazul, was found creating Aadhaar cards using local residents’ photographs under foreign names. The suspects allegedly defrauded several victims by using fake SIM cards, PAN cards, and Aadhaar cards.
Wider Crackdown on Cybercrime
The recent arrests are part of a broader effort by the Assam police to curb financial frauds in the regfraudolice reports indicate that over 250 individuals have been arrested for similar offences in Morigaon district alone in the past year and a half, establishing the area as a significant hub for financial fraud.
On May 15, in a massive drive against cyber fraudsters in different locations within the Morigaon and Dispur PS areas in Guwahati, police arrested 14 individuals and recovered a large number of incriminating documents. These operations highlight the ongoing commitment of Assam’s law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime effectively.
The recent arrests underscore the pervasive issue of cyber fraud in Assam, affecting numerous victims and highlighting the importance of continued vigilance and stringent law enforcement. The seized materials and the arrest of key suspects are expected to significantly disrupt the operations of these fraud networks.
The Assam police urge residents to remain cautious and report any suspicious activities related to financial transactions and identity fraud to the authorities promptly.
