Police arrested 15 people after busting a sophisticated cyber fraud organization in a late-night raid at Talukdar Hotel and Lodge in Bamunpara, Boragaon. Massive “Mule Bank Account” money laundering network unearthed by West Guwahati Police Department.
Police officials said the gang offered Rs 20,000 to illiterate and vulnerable people to open bank accounts. In the raid, police seized 31 mobile phones, 36 ATM cards, 21 check books, 7 stamps, 4 cars, 1 motorcycle, 4 hard drives, 1 laptop and other tools and equipment. Cyber police have launched a thorough investigation into the network’s activities and possible links with larger criminal syndicates. According to law enforcement sources, legal action has been taken against all the suspects.