Assam: Online trading scam mastermind arrested in Kolkata, brought to Sribhumi for interrogation

The mastermind behind a massive online trading scam, Mohammad Shakir, has been apprehended and brought to Sribhumi from Kolkata. Shakir, who had been absconding for an extended period, was the key accused in a fraudulent scheme that targeted investors in Barak Valley and Sribhumi.

Acting on intelligence inputs, a special task force of the Badarpur police successfully nabbed Shakir and his brother, Mohammad Jabir, from Mukundapur, under Jadavpur Police Station in Kolkata. The duo was taken into custody and transported to Sri Bhumi, where they are currently being interrogated at the office of the Superintendent of Police.

Shakir, a resident of the Bakarsal area near Sri Bhumi, orchestrated an elaborate scam by enticing investors with promises of exorbitant returns. Through deceptive tactics, he managed to siphon off approximately Rs 150 crore before fleeing. Initially, law enforcement registered a case and launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of three individuals connected to the fraud.

The case took a significant turn when Tahir Ahmed, a victim from Badarpur, lodged a formal complaint implicating 13 individuals in the scam. This development prompted the police to intensify their probe, ultimately leading to the capture of Shakir and Jabir. Authorities are now delving deeper into the case to identify additional perpetrators and recover the misappropriated funds.