GUWAHATI: Guwahati police arrested one Biswajit Das of Barpeta for his involvement in a ₹21 lakh fraud case on Wednesday, January 29. The arrest was a joint operation carried out by the Noonmati Police Station and the Mumbai Crime Branch.
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The suspect, Das, was part of a digital arrest scam that targeted an elderly citizen in Mumbai. The victim was contacted by Das, who impersonated as an official from the Directorate of Enforcement, and coerced the victim into transferring ₹21 lakh to a bank account linked to YTSYl Wellness Multi Trade Pvt Ltd.
Believing the threat to be genuine, the victim complied with the fraudulent demand.
Following an investigation, Mumbai Crime Branch traced the transaction to Das and sought assistance from Assam Police. A coordinated effort by both teams led to his swift apprehension from his temporary residence in Noonmati.
Officials have further urged citizens to remain vigilant against such scams and verify any calls demanding money under legal pretenses.
