A Crime Investigation Department (CID) official, Suruj Deka, was arrested on Friday in connection with an online trading scam, according to police sources. The Chariduar Police in Sonitpur district conducted the operation under the guidance of Investigating Officer (IO) Kurban Ali Sheikh.
Suruj Deka, a resident of Baihata Chariali, allegedly created a fraudulent website, minningtradeexchange.com, and orchestrated scams across the state using a VPN on his mobile device. His arrest has sent shockwaves through the Chariduar area, with locals expressing their satisfaction over the police’s successful operation.
This incident follows an announcement by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who indicated that the CID is actively investigating online investment scams statewide. CM Sarma emphasized that the CID will not only target the perpetrators but also aim to identify victims and facilitate the recovery of lost investments.
Sarma noted, “In our country, financial transactions of this nature cannot occur without the Reserve Bank’s approval. We have informed the Central government about these crimes, and the CID is currently leading the investigation.”
As of September 5, authorities have arrested 36 individuals linked to various online trading scams in regions including Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Sonitpur, and others.