GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday, 6 November, took custody of Dipankar Barman, the alleged mastermind behind the high-profile DB Stock Broking scam. Barman, previously in judicial custody, was transferred directly from Guwahati Central Jail to the CBI for further investigation.
As per media reports, Barman will now be under CBI remand for six days, during which further questioning will take place. Earlier in the day, Barman appeared in court as his seven-day police remand ended, after which he was placed in judicial custody. Shortly afterward, the CBI formally assumed custody to continue investigating the fraudulent stock trading scheme.
The case against Barman is significant for the CBI, marking its first registered complaint in connection with the scandal that has already implicated several prominent investors suspected of black money dealings. The bureau is actively questioning numerous investors in an effort to trace the extent of the financial malpractice and to recover funds where possible.
Barman is accused of using his company, DB Stock & Consultancy, to solicit substantial investments by falsely promising high returns. Multiple FIRs have been filed against him across various states, with law enforcement agencies in these regions reportedly preparing to seek custody as the investigation unfolds.