Guwahati. Assam Police have seized ₹93.08 lakh in cash, gold ornaments and a large number of banking documents from a house during a crackdown on suspected cyber fraud in the Boko-Chaygaon area.
The action was carried out on Sunday at a residence in 3 No. Tupamari village under the Tupamari Police Outpost following information about suspected cyber fraud activities. The suspected accused was not present during the raid, while his wife was detained by the police.
According to police, the operation was conducted after credible information was received about the activities of a suspected cyber fraudster. A team from the Tupamari Police Outpost and Nagarbera Police Station searched the residence of suspected accused Sanowar Hussain under the leadership of a police officer from the Boko-Chaygaon co-district. Hussain was not present at the premises, while his wife, Saheda Ahmed, was apprehended.
During the search, police recovered ₹93,08,200 in cash. Gold ornaments, a Bolero vehicle and a Royal Enfield motorcycle were also seized. Officers also found several ATM cards issued by different banks and multiple bank passbooks. In addition, 70 Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana cards were recovered from the premises.
The recovery of a large amount of cash and documents linked to multiple bank accounts has prompted police to investigate whether the items were being used in connection with cyber fraud transactions. Investigators are verifying the source and ownership of the recovered cash and valuables. They are also examining the transaction history associated with the seized bank accounts and ATM cards.
Police suspect that several bank accounts and ATM cards may have been used to receive or transfer proceeds generated through cybercrime. However, the direct link between the recovered cash, banking instruments and cyber fraud has not yet been established and remains under investigation. Further action will be based on financial records and other evidence gathered during the probe.
The search and seizure operation was conducted in the presence of independent witnesses and in accordance with due legal procedure. Police are also examining whether the suspected activities are connected to a larger cyber fraud network. The role of Sanowar Hussain and his alleged links with other individuals are being investigated.
Police officials said strict legal action would be taken against those involved in cyber fraud as well as those facilitating such activities. The police have also urged people not to allow others to use their bank accounts, ATM cards, SIM cards, passbooks or other financial instruments. Misuse of such financial facilities can potentially bring account holders under investigation.
Police have appealed to citizens to immediately report suspicious cyber fraud activities. Investigators are expected to establish the links between the recovered cash, banking documents, cards and other seized valuables as the probe progresses.
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