Assam CID Uncovers Major Cybercrime Operation, Five Arrested

In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Assam CID has arrested five individuals linked to an interstate cybercrime syndicate. The suspects were found to be illegally managing around 200 SIM cards and using personal documents from unsuspecting victims to facilitate cyber fraud. Authorities seized numerous financial documents and SIM cards during the raids, revealing a complex network of illicit activities. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the operation and identify additional victims. This operation highlights the growing concern of cybercrime in the region and the efforts of law enforcement to combat it.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 9, 2026, 13:55 IST

Significant Cybercrime Bust in Assam

Guwahati, Mar 9: In a significant operation against cybercrime, the Cyber Police Station of Assam's Crime Investigation Department (CID) apprehended five suspects during synchronized raids in various locations within the Kamrup district.

The individuals taken into custody include Moinul Hoque from Kalita Kuchi village, Moon Kalita and Kangakan Kalita from Sauramuri village, Hirak Jyoti Kalita from Balisatra village, and Mostakim Ahmed from Dhuhi village, all associated with the Kayan police station.

On Monday, authorities announced that a suo motu case (No. 01/2026) has been filed under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, specifically Sections 318(3), 319(2), 336(3), 337, and 61(2).

According to investigators, the suspects were illegally managing approximately 200 SIM cards, breaching telecom regulations, and are suspected to be part of a broader interstate cybercrime network.

During the operation, law enforcement seized numerous documents and financial items, including KYC documents for over 1,000 individuals, 54 bank passbooks under various names, 10 blank cheque books, and five unused debit cards.

Additionally, authorities recovered 1,000 unissued SIM cards and around 500 covers for issued SIM cards.

It was also discovered that the accused allegedly ran a handloom training center as a cover for their illicit activities.

As per investigators, the group solicited applications from women seeking training and collected their personal identification documents during the enrollment process.

These documents were reportedly misused to activate mule SIM cards and establish mule bank accounts, which are typically utilized to facilitate and launder the proceeds of cyber fraud.

Initial analyses indicated that several of the confiscated SIM cards were connected to cyber fraud incidents reported in other states, according to police statements.

Investigators noted that usage patterns suggested these SIM cards were involved in SIMBOX operations, a technique where fraudulent international calls are routed through local telecom networks to avoid detection.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to reveal the full scope of the network, trace the beneficiaries of the mule accounts, and identify victims whose documents may have been exploited.

Police are also looking into potential connections between the suspects and cyber fraud cases reported in other regions.