GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against four accused—Bishal Phukan, Abhijit Chanda, Sumi Bora, and Tapon alias Tarkik Bora—in the Dibrugarh Investment Scam case (RC17E2024) before the Special CBI Court in Guwahati. This development took place on Thursday, November 28.
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The chargesheet, submitted within 90 days of the accused's arrest, was initially registered under FIR No. 352/2024 by Dibrugarh Police against prime accused Bishal Phukan. Allegations revealed that Phukan operated a scheme in violation of RBI and SEBI guidelines, luring investors with promises of high returns.
Instead of adhering to regulatory requirements, Phukan deposited funds into his personal Demat account, misappropriating them for extravagant personal use.
The CBI investigation has also exposed an illegal deposit scheme orchestrated by the accused. They allegedly used notarized agreements and falsified investment reports to attract investors, promising a guaranteed 30% return. Funds collected from unsuspecting depositors were misused for personal gain, leaving victims defrauded.
In a related development, the Special Judge for CBI Cases in Guwahati had rejected the bail plea of accused Sumi Bora on November 19, as she remains in judicial custody for the time being.
The Dibrugarh Investment Scam has been unveiled as one part of a larger financial scandal targeting investors across India. Since assuming the investigation, the CBI has intensified efforts, conducting searches at 93 locations across five states/UTs. These operations have led to the seizure of electronic devices and vital evidence, including databases detailing the defrauded depositors.