Kerala Police, with support from Lahorighat police in Assam’s Morigaon district, have arrested cybercriminal Chirajul Islam in connection with a massive Rs 27-crore embezzlement from the Federal Bank of Kerala. The operation recovered devices believed to contain crucial information about the financial fraud and uncovered several high-value properties allegedly purchased through illicit means.
According to the Co-District Superintendent of Police (CDSP), “Many offenders believe they cannot be caught, but we have gathered enough digital evidence to apprehend the culprits.”
Chirajul Islam, who has a history of similar crimes, was arrested from his residence in Lahorighat. Investigations revealed that transactions worth Rs 4 crore were traced from his account alone. Authorities also found that he owns posh houses, vehicles, and farmhouses, allegedly acquired through fraudulent activities.
Kerala Police officials explained that Islam and his associates exploited banking loopholes and fabricated digital identities, including forged PAN and Aadhaar cards, to siphon off funds from multiple banks. “They even checked the CIBIL scores of individuals to take loans using fake credentials,” said a Kerala Police officer.
At least five cases have been registered against Islam across Kerala and Assam. The seized devices will be sent for forensic analysis to uncover the full extent of the cybercrime network. Police are intensifying efforts to dismantle organized fraud syndicates operating in rural pockets. The accused has been taken into custody and will be produced before a court.
