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Guwahati: Boko police have dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud and illegal online betting network operating out of the Sontoli area. The operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of approximately 3.5 lakh rupees in cash, alongside various digital devices and financial records.
Authorities identified the suspects as Mullah Jakir Hussain, Jahidul Islam, Martinul Hoque, and Hassanur Rahman. The coordinated raid, conducted on June 19, involved multiple police units working under the supervision of Boko-Chaygaon Co-District Superintendent of Police Jankishore Gogoi. During the search, officers recovered mobile phones, ATM cards, and bank documents linked to several major financial institutions, including the State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank.
Preliminary investigations suggest the syndicate utilized Virtual Private Networks, digital wallets, and mule accounts to mask transactions and facilitate illegal activities. Digital evidence found on seized devices included cryptocurrency transaction records and multiple Gmail accounts. Boko Police have registered a case to further trace the financial trail and potential interstate connections linked to the racket.
Regarding the crackdown, SP Jankishore Gogoi stated, "Boko Police would continue intelligence-driven operations against cybercriminals, illegal betting syndicates and organised financial crime groups." Law enforcement officials remain focused on analyzing the seized digital evidence to identify other members of the criminal network.
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