Dhaka, Nov. 21, 2025 — The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Abdullah, 45, identified as the mastermind of an organized fraud ring that embezzled Tk 1.22 crore from 28 victims by promising jobs, visas, and air tickets to Russia.
Authorities say Abdullah was detained on Thursday in Lalmatia, Mohammadpur, according to a CID press release.
Between March and July 2025, Abdullah and his associates reportedly collected passports, personal documents, and money from victims, assuring them of high-paying overseas employment. The gang allegedly provided fake Russian visas and air tickets from an office near Sainik Club, Banani. Victims later discovered online that the documents were counterfeit.
A case has been filed with Banani Police Station under sections 406/420/468/471/506/34 of the Penal Code.
Abdullah confessed during initial interrogation, and CID investigators are continuing efforts to arrest the remaining members of the fraud ring.
