GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet on Friday, November 29, against Ranjit Kakoty, before the Special CBI Court in Guwahati.
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CBI investigators employed advanced forensic tools to trace victim investors and filed the chargesheet within 90 days of Kakoty’s arrest. The agency is also working to identify co-conspirators and uncover the full scope of the fraud.
The scam, valued at ₹260 crore, affected approximately 1.5 lakh investors. Kakoty allegedly lured investors with promises of tripling their returns within 18 months. However, the funds were misappropriated, and Kakoty later became unresponsive, prompting legal action. The case was initially registered at Dibrugarh Police Station before being transferred to the CBI.
In another case, the agency had filed charges against Bishal Phukan, Abhijit Chanda, Sumi Bora, and Tapon Bora, who were allegedly involved in an illegal deposit scheme offering 30% returns. Evidence revealed falsified documents and misappropriation of funds, leading to their prosecution.
Additionally, the CBI charged Monalisa Das in connection with the D.B. Stock Consultancy scam. Das’s bail application was rejected earlier on November 19, and she remains in judicial custody for the time being.
All these cases are part of the larger Assam Investment Scam series, which comprises a total of 41 cases under CBI investigation.