Assam Police Crack Down on Cyber Fraud Racket: Two Arrested for Duping Victims with Fake Loans
Guwahati’s Crime Branch just scored a big win against cybercrime in Assam. On Sunday, police arrested two fraudsters who tricked people with fake loan offers and stole crores of rupees. This bust shows how Assam Police is stepping up its fight against online scams.
The suspects are Dipankar Das from Nagarbera and Ranjit Kashyap, also known as Ranjit Tayung. Officers nabbed them in the early hours from Guwahati’s Garchuk area. It’s a relief for victims hit hard by these cyber fraud schemes.
Police say the duo ran a slick cyber fraud racket. They lured people with easy loan promises, then used fake identities to open multiple current accounts. These accounts helped them launder money from scams. In one shocking case, they swindled a victim out of Rs 78 lakh alone. No wonder cyber fraud in Assam has become such a headache for everyone.
After a victim filed a complaint, the Crime Branch jumped into action with a detailed investigation. During the raid, they seized a ton of evidence that reveals just how big this operation was. The haul includes 34 ATM cards, 25 bank passbooks, 27 cheque books, 23 identity cards, three scanners, eight SIM cards, two laptops, two notebooks, two purses, and three seal pads. Even more alarming, the fraudsters forged documents of at least 79 people to create those bogus accounts.
Here’s the twist: They didn’t stop there. The accused sold these fake accounts to other cybercrime groups, helping them pull off massive frauds across India. A senior police officer shared, “Early clues point to pan-India connections. These guys were also wanted in several cases in Telangana, showing how far their cyber fraud network spread.”
Cybercrime in Assam is on the rise, with scammers exploiting bank and digital loopholes to cheat innocent folks. But police aren’t backing down. They’re grilling the arrested duo right now to uncover their partners and smash the whole cyber fraud syndicate. This arrest is a major boost in Assam’s ongoing battle against organized online scams, giving hope to those worried about fake loan frauds and money laundering.
Stay safe online, folks—always verify loan offers before sharing details. If you’ve faced something similar, report it to the police to help curb these cyber fraud cases.
