In a major breakthrough, the Nagaon police have arrested Anirban Deuri, the alleged mastermind behind the multi-crore Nagaon trading scam, from Faridabad, New Delhi. He had been evading arrest for months and was finally caught while hiding with his family.
Deuri, along with his associate Kashyap Phukan and several others, had established a fake financial institution named Bull’s Eye in Nagaon town around 2022. The group lured investors with promises of high returns and collected large sums of money from professionals including doctors, engineers, businessmen, and government officials.
Initially, the firm paid returns to build trust. However, payments eventually stopped, leading to widespread outrage and protests from duped investors.
After multiple complaints, Nagaon police registered a case and began investigating. While Kashyap Phukan was out on bail and reportedly still in contact with investors, Anirban Deuri remained on the run—until his recent arrest.
Deuri was brought to Nagaon Sadar police station early Thursday, where he was given a medical check-up before being interrogated. Phukan was also detained for questioning. Both suspects were later taken to the Senior Superintendent of Police’s office for further inquiry.
Investors have since demanded swift action to recover their funds. Some even staged protests outside Phukan’s residence, intensifying public pressure on authorities.
Anirban Deuri is expected to be produced in court on Friday.
