Assam: Karimganj Police hunts for Shakir and Ifzal in Rs 200 crore online trading scam

The Karimganj Police has issued a lookout notice against the duo identified as Mohammed Shakir and Ifzal for allegedly scamming the public in the name of online trading.

The police are continuing raids at the houses of Bakhrsal in Shakir and Ifzal, but both are absconding. As a result, the police have issued a lookout notice.

In Karimganj, Shakir allegedly carried out scams worth around Rs 200 crore in the name of online trading.

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Karimganj Police has registered a case under sections 120(B), 420, 409, 406, RW SEC 20(1), 20(2), and 20(3) at Sadar Police Station and is continuing the investigation.

Additional Superintendent of Police Pratap Das said, "We have issued a lookout notice after receiving a public complaint with regards to a fake online trading scam. Upon investigation, it has come to light that several others are also associated with the scam."

The police also asserted that a financial investigation is in place and action is being taken as per law.