Cybercrime Gang Busted in Guwahati: Four Arrested

A cybercrime gang involved in bank account fraud has been busted in Guwahati, resulting in four arrests. The gang, operating both in India and abroad, mainly in Dubai, tricked people into opening bank accounts and used them for illegal transactions. Various incriminating items were seized during the investigation.

In a significant breakthrough, Assam Police have dismantled a cybercrime gang in Guwahati, resulting in the arrest of four individuals. The gang's modus operandi involved duping people into opening bank accounts, which were then used for illegal transactions by associates based outside the state. The investigation was sparked by a local complaint and led to the seizure of multiple incriminating items.

The accused include individuals from different states and even overseas, predominantly Dubai. The seizure from a rented flat in Hatigaon included 44 cheque books, 12 bank passbooks, 49 ATM cards, and various foreign currencies. Commissioner of Police Diganta Barah emphasized the importance of public vigilance against such scams.

Barah revealed that these cybercriminals require multiple bank accounts to facilitate numerous money transactions without leaving traces for investigating agencies. The city's cyber police station has already registered 606 cases since its inception, with a reported loss of Rs 35.51 crore and only Rs 2.55 crore recovered so far.

(With inputs from agencies.)