Assam: Couple From Haflong Arrested for ₹70 Lakh ‘Double Money’ Scam

HAFLONG: In a shocking incident, a couple from Assam has been arrested for allegedly defrauding locals of over Rs. 70 lakh by promising high returns on investments. The duo, identified as Santosh Das and his wife Pompi Das, collected large sums from individuals with the false assurance of doubling their money in a short span.

Santosh, who ran a garment shop in Haflong, had recently sold off his entire inventory, triggering suspicion among the locals. Then the word spread that the couple was planning to flee to their hometown, Doboka, on Friday afternoon. However, before they could escape, police intervened and took them into custody. A complaint has been registered at Haflong police station, and investigations are ongoing.

It needs to be mentioned that this scam adds to a growing list of financial cons plaguing Assam. Earlier in July, Anirban Deuri from Nagaon was accused of swindling Rs 40 crore, vanishing as fresh allegations emerged. Before that, names like Sumi Borah, Tarkik Borah, and Bishal Phukan made headlines for similar high-profile trading frauds.

Adding to this, DB Stock's Dipankar Barman, who was allegedly running a fraudulent investment scheme that left several investors empty-handed, was also arrested earlier. As the state reels from one scam after another, people need to be cautious and avoid falling for the promise of fast money.

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