Guwahati — A late-night police raid at Talukdar Hotels & Lodge in Bamunpara, Boragaon uncovered an intricate cyber fraud network, resulting in the detention of 15 suspects involved in a sophisticated money-laundering scheme.
The West Guwahati Police Department (WGPD) led the operation, dismantling what officials described as a “mule bank account” network being used to channel illegal funds.
The suspects, mostly from Barpeta, include Shah Alam (29), Azizul Hoque (25), Rubul Hussain Khan (37), Hasan Ali (36), Alamin Khan (25), Kazi Saddam Hussain (32), Abdul Kalam (31), and Azim Uddin Ali (37). According to police, these individuals recruited uneducated or financially vulnerable people to open bank accounts, offering them a small sum in return. The gang would then resell these accounts to cybercriminals for significant profit, who used them as conduits for money laundering.
Seized during the operation were 31 mobile phones, 36 ATM cards, 21 checkbooks, multiple stamps, four cars, one motorcycle, four hard drives, a laptop, and various other digital tools. Authorities say this haul indicates the extensive resources and planning behind the operation.
A detailed investigation has been launched by the Cyber Police Station to trace the full scale of the gang’s connections and potential ties to larger syndicates. Legal proceedings against all suspects are underway, as officials work to dismantle what they suspect may be part of a broader criminal network targeting vulnerable individuals across the region.
This operation highlights the ongoing challenge of cyber fraud in the state and underscores the importance of vigilant law enforcement in combatting digital crime.