Staff Reporter, Dhubri, May 23: In a coordinated inter-state operation, Gujarat Police arrested Jahangir Alom Khan, a resident of Naskara village under Fakirganj police station in Assam’s Dhubri district, for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case. The arrest was made after investigators traced Khan through his mobile number. The operation follows a complaint filed by Pravan Sankar Mahala from Navsari district, Gujarat. Mahala reported receiving calls on March 28 and April 5, 2024, from the number 7002787035, urging him to invest in the stock market through suspicious links. Misled by promises of high returns, Mahala invested ₹50,000 via a link named “golden stocks sharing,” followed by another ₹41,000 through a portal called “exclusive-esm.com.” Realizing he had been defrauded, Mahala lodged a complaint. Based on his report, Vansda Police registered Case No. 0199/2025 under IPC sections 420 (cheating), 120(B) (criminal conspiracy), 34 (common intention), and IT Act sections 66(c) and 66(d) for identity theft and cheating via digital means. A three-member team from Vansda police station travelled to Assam and, with local police support, apprehended Khan in Dhubri. However, the investigation also led police to Barpeta district, where the fraudulent bank account was registered. Despite efforts, the account holder could not be located. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough, though the probe into the wider cyber fraud network remains ongoing.
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