Assam: 2 Masterminds Of Multi-Crore Trading Scam Arrested In Sribhumi

SRIBHUMI: As part of a major operation against online trading fraud, Assam Police caught two prime suspects, Muzakir Ahmed and Sahanul Alam Laskar, on March 9 in Badarpur, Sribhumi District. The duo allegedly masterminded a huge scam that defrauded investors of approximately Rs. 400 crore through their company, Shakir & Company.

The arrests are part of a broader initiative by law enforcement to deter the rising cases of online trading scams in the state. Just days prior, on March 1, police detained another suspect, Chinomy Das, who allegedly swindled investors out of at least Rs. 50 crore. Police officials suspect that Das ran the racket with the help of his family members and girlfriend, and attempts are being made to trace other culprits and recover the diverted funds.

The raids came after a thorough probe into online trading scams that have hit Assam in the past few months. A notable case involved actor and influencer Sumi Borah and her husband, Tarkik Borah, who surrendered to authorities on September 12, 2024, after evading capture since September 2. Their arrest came in the wake of the capture of scam kingpin Bishal Phukan, whose activities led to significant financial losses for numerous investors.

While the Gauhati High Court recently granted bail to Sumi Borah in a CBI investigation, she remains in custody due to pending charges in two other cases at Duliajan and Borborua police stations. Assam Police continue to investigate these cases actively.

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