Online trading fraud: CBI arrests one, conducts raids in 92 places of 5 states

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 15, 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Gopal Paul in connection with an online trading fraud scam involving AJRS Marketing Pvt. Ltd.

Paul, who had been evading arrest since the filing of the FIR, was apprehended at a hideout in Siliguri, where incriminating evidence was recovered.

Paul has been remanded to CBI custody for interrogation and further investigation by the Special Judge (CBI Cases).

This arrest is part of the CBI’s extensive investigation into 41 cases in Assam related to unregulated deposit schemes. The cases were handed over to the CBI on October 8 following a recommendation by the Assam government. Since then, the CBI has intensified its probe, conducting searches at 92 locations across five states, seizing significant digital evidence, including, 24 mobile phones, 18 desktops, 7 hard drives and 11 laptops.

Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with these financial scams, including the proprietor of DB Stock & Consultancy. The arrested individuals include, Bishal Phukan, Sumi Bora, Tarkik Bora, Amlan Bora, Ranjit Kakoti (recently granted bail; associated with FX Trading), Abhijit Chanda, Shubhan Jyoti Kurmi and Chandan Nath.

The accused are currently lodged in Guwahati Central Jail and have been charged under.