Major Crackdown: Bongaigaon Police Bust Cyber Fraud and Online Gambling Racket, 6 Arrested

Bongaigaon, July 21: In a major crackdown on cybercrime, Bongaigaon Police have successfully dismantled a cyber fraud and online betting racket operating in different parts of the district, leading to the arrest of six individuals and seizure of multiple digital devices and financial instruments.

According to an official media brief issued by the Superintendent of Police, the operation was carried out on July 18, 2026, based on reliable intelligence inputs. The police team first apprehended the prime accused, Monowar Hussain (32), a resident of Behulapara under Abhayapuri Police Station. Hussain was reportedly running a Customer Service Point (CSP) in his locality, which is now under scrutiny for suspected financial irregularities linked to cyber fraud activities.

During the initial search, police recovered three mobile handsets containing incriminating material related to phishing, online betting, and cyber fraud operations. A case (Bongaigaon PS Case No. 144/2026) was registered, and further investigation was initiated.

Subsequently, based on leads obtained during interrogation, two more accused — Ekramul Khan and Hamidul Islam — were arrested from the Numbempara area under Abhayapuri Police Station. Searches conducted at their residences led to the seizure of several digital devices, along with ATM cards and other financial tools. Investigators found multiple online betting applications installed on the seized devices.

Police also linked the case with an earlier FIR registered at Abhayapuri Police Station (Case No. 99/2026) under provisions of the Assam Game & Betting Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. In connection with that case, three more individuals had already been arrested.

With these latest developments, a total of six accused persons have been apprehended so far. Authorities have seized multiple devices, SIM cards, ATM/debit cards, and documents, which are now being examined to trace financial transactions and identify victims.

Police officials stated that the investigation is ongoing, with efforts underway to uncover the wider network of the racket, which is suspected to have links beyond Bongaigaon and across Assam and India. Investigators are also working to track the money trail and recover digital evidence.

Bongaigaon Police have urged the public to remain vigilant against cyber fraud and online betting scams and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.