GUWAHATI: In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Branch of Guwahati conducted a successful operation based on credible intelligence regarding the presence of a cyber fraud gang in the city and apprehended four in the incident.
The search carried out at a private location in Khanapara, led to the arrest of the four individuals involved in a series of cyber financial frauds who have been identified as Rubel Rana from West Bengal, Sanidul Islam Khan, Ashraful Islam, and Ratul Khan from Bongaigaon.
The gang, operating from their hideout in Khanapara, was involved in the collection of dubious, fake, and impersonated Bank Account Details, ATM Cards, Cheque Books, and Internet Banking Kits from various regions across the country.
These stolen credentials were subsequently exploited to perpetrate cyber financial frauds for their illicit financial gain.
The search operation conducted by the Crime Branch team resulted in the seizure of crucial evidence, including 5 ATM cards and 5 cheques discreetly concealed within 5 Insta Kits.
In addition, the authorities recovered four mobile handsets and other incriminating articles linked to their illicit activities.
Further details are awaited as investigations are underway.
