Assam Police have arrested two men in Nagaon district in connection with an alleged cyber fraud network involving approximately ₹15 crore in withdrawals from bank accounts across multiple states. The arrests followed a late-night operation in the Katimari area, where investigators also recovered a large collection of banking documents, ATM cards, mobile phones and SIM cards.
The accused have been identified as Afzal Hussain and Rashidul Haque, both residents of Chhoto Rupahi under the jurisdiction of Nagaon Sadar Police Station.
According to the supplied report, police acted on intelligence inputs concerning suspicious digital transactions and suspected financial fraud activities. Initial findings allegedly linked the two men to a network that routed money through multiple bank accounts.
Investigators are now examining the seized materials to establish the suspects' individual roles and identify other people potentially connected to the operation.
Police Recover 22 ATM Cards, 19 PAN Cards and 50 SIM Cards
During the raid, police reportedly seized several financial instruments and electronic devices suspected of being connected to the alleged fraud network.
The recovered materials included:
22 ATM cards.
19 PAN cards.
Four bank cheque books.
10 mobile phones.
50 SIM cards registered under different names.
The recovery of multiple banking and communication instruments has raised questions about how the suspected network obtained access to different financial accounts and telephone connections.
Investigators are examining whether the accounts and SIM cards were obtained through commissions, misleading arrangements or the misuse of other people's identities. The exact circumstances have not yet been established.
Alleged ₹15 Crore Withdrawals Across Multiple States
Police findings cited in the report indicate that approximately ₹15 crore was withdrawn from bank accounts located outside Assam.
Authorities are reportedly examining the associated banking records to identify the locations of transactions, the number of affected account holders and the final destinations of the funds.
The investigation is also focused on determining whether the seized ATM cards and cheque books were used in the movement or withdrawal of suspected fraudulent proceeds.
Call records and other digital evidence from the recovered mobile phones and SIM cards may help investigators identify additional associates and establish possible links between activities in different states.
However, the precise number of victims, the states involved and the final amount of confirmed losses remain under verification.
Investigation Expands Beyond Nagaon
The arrests come amid a wider enforcement effort against suspected cybercrime networks operating in central Assam.
The supplied report also refers to previous police operations in the Lahorighat and Moirabari areas of neighbouring Morigaon district, where several suspected operatives were detained.
Investigators are now widening their inquiries to identify individuals who may have facilitated the opening or use of bank accounts, supplied communication connections or assisted with financial transactions.
The focus is on establishing whether the arrested individuals were operating independently or were part of a larger network involving people in other regions.
Digital and Financial Evidence Under Examination
Forensic examination of the seized devices and banking records is expected to play an important role in the investigation.
Police are examining transaction histories, account-related documents and communication records to reconstruct the suspected flow of money. This may help identify the people who controlled the accounts, the beneficiaries of the withdrawals and any additional connections between the suspected operators.
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The two arrested men remain in custody as the investigation continues. Police are expected to examine the wider network before determining the full extent of the alleged fraud.