Mirpur police, part of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), have arrested six individuals linked to a major extortion and fraud case, recovering over Rs 5.70 million in cash from their possession.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Mohammad Mohsin Munshi, Mohammad Mazharul Islam, Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Tayyab, Mohammad Humayun Kabir, and Noor Mohammad, according to reports from UNB.
During a press briefing at the DMP Media Center, Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talebor Rahman provided details about the case involving Mohammad Harunur Rashid Bhuiyan, a resident of Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
Bhuiyan had entered into an agreement with Nafco real estate developers to purchase three floors of a building under construction in Dhanmondi. After making an initial deposit, he was instructed by Nafco’s Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director to bring the remaining payment to their office in Mirpur, specifically requesting cash.
On the evening of October 8, Bhuiyan, accompanied by his family, arrived at the location with Rs 7.28 million in two bags. He took Rs 3.28 million into the office while his wife stayed in the car with Rs 4.0 million.
Suddenly, a group of 20-25 masked individuals, allegedly armed, assaulted Bhuiyan and forcibly took the Rs 3.28 million he had brought. The attackers then proceeded to the parking lot, where they assaulted Bhuiyan’s wife, children, and driver, stealing the remaining Rs 4.0 million, a gold chain, and mobile phones. The family was subsequently locked in a room before the assailants fled.
They were eventually rescued when a passerby heard their cries for help and unlocked the door. Mirpur police were alerted and quickly launched an investigation.
Following raids at multiple locations throughout Dhaka, police arrested the six suspects and recovered Rs 5.75 million in cash, along with additional evidence. A case has been filed at the Mirpur Model Police Station, and the investigation is ongoing.