A victim of the financial fraud linked to Sapnanil Das, the proprietor of Trading For A Living (TFAL), has come forward, sharing his story of being drawn in by promises of easy money. The Sipajhar resident learned about Sapnanil through videos from content creator Bhaskar Dutta, who frequently promoted TFAL in his content.
The victim alleged that Sapnanil offered enticing trading classes, making bold claims of returns such as Rs1.8 lakhs on an initial investment of just Rs1 lakh within a month. This promise was a significant lure for many potential investors.
Claiming to run a Rs400 crore company in Nasik, Sapnanil purportedly emphasized the strength of his broker network and showcased fake trading certificates to enhance his credibility. Over time, the victim invested close to Rs17 lakhs, having initially started with Rs1-2 lakhs.
The investigation intensified following Sapnanil’s arrest in Guwahati, where police interrogated him for hours before detaining him. His arrest is part of a larger crackdown on investment scams that have emerged across Assam, involving other individuals like Dipankar Barman and Bishal Phukan.
On his website, Sapnanil claimed that TFAL aims to educate the Assam community about financial markets, stating that trading should not be perceived as gambling, but rather as an opportunity for collective growth and learning.