Guwahati: Police in Assam’s Barpeta district arrested three men on Tuesday, November 10, for stealing 99,000 rupees from a victim’s bank account. Authorities identified the suspects as Hamidul Khan, Majidur Rahman, and Muzammil. All three live within the jurisdiction of the Barpeta Police Station.
The victim, Diganta Das, triggered the investigation by filing a complaint via email. Barpeta Additional Superintendent of Police Samiran Baishya confirmed officers registered Case No. 441/26 to track the suspects. Investigators hauled the trio in from various locations near the station. During questioning, the men confessed to siphoning the cash through various online tricks.
The accused remain in custody today. Police continue to hunt for other members of the criminal network. Baishya warned the public about how these syndicates function. "We appeal to the people of Barpeta not to give their Aadhaar cards, PAN cards or other documents to unknown persons without verification. Cyber criminals are collecting such documents from the public to open bank accounts and carry out illegal financial transactions," he said.
Officers now advise residents to keep sensitive documents away from strangers. Do not share your PAN or Aadhaar cards. Verify anyone asking for your personal or banking details. These precautions prevent identity theft and financial fraud.
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