Police in Assam have arrested eight persons in connection with a cybercrime racket operating out of Azad Nagar in Barpeta Road, following a coordinated operation led by the Crime Branch.
Racket Operated From Rented Premises
According to officials, the accused were running a well organised cyber fraud network from a rented accommodation. The premises, owned by a retired army personnel identified as Kazi Lutfur Rahman, had been taken on rent by the group and allegedly used as a temporary operational base.
Investigators said the accused had set up a makeshift office within the house to carry out their activities.
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Sophisticated Fraud And Police Action
Police sources indicated that the racket was involved in siphoning money from unsuspecting bank customers using sophisticated online fraud techniques. The operation was conducted under the leadership of Samiran Baishya, who supervised the raid and arrests.
Officials added that three other accused had already been arrested on Monday as part of the ongoing probe, pointing to the wider scale of the network.
Seizures And Ongoing Investigation
During the raid, police recovered several electronic devices, including mobile phones and laptops, along with documents suspected to have been used in executing the fraud.
Authorities are now examining possible interstate links and have indicated that further arrests are likely as the investigation progresses.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
