Sribhumi trading fraud: Two accused out on bail, re-arrested in new case

In a major development in the ongoing investigation into the massive Rs 400-crore trading scam, the Sribhumi Police have re-arrested Shakil Ahmed and Rajdeep Deb, the alleged masterminds behind the financial fraud, in connection with a separate case.

According to police sources, the re-arrest was made based on a fresh complaint filed by Sujit Sengupta, adding a new dimension to the already high-profile case that has rocked the region’s financial circles.

Earlier, both accused had been taken into custody on separate dates following a complaint filed by Kartik Dey. Shakil Ahmed was apprehended from Duliajan on March 20, while Rajdeep Deb was arrested from Churaibari, Tripura on April 3. However, both were granted bail shortly after their initial arrests.

The duo’s re-arrest underscores the expanding scope of the investigation, with multiple victims reportedly coming forward to file fresh complaints related to fraudulent trading operations that allegedly duped investors of hundreds of crores.

Law enforcement officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional arrests or uncovering a wider financial network involved in the scam.

Further investigations are currently underway.