Rising Cybercrime in Morigaon: Police Take Action Against Criminal Networks

Cybercrime has become a pressing issue in Morigaon, with local police arresting over 300 individuals involved in these activities. The funds generated by these criminals are reportedly being sent abroad, primarily to Southeast Asia and Pakistan. Many offenders are young individuals who learned cyber operations while working in major cities. The police have taken significant steps to combat this issue, recovering substantial amounts of money for victims and deactivating thousands of fraudulent SIM cards. However, challenges remain as some fraudulent SIMs may still be operational. Read on to learn more about the situation and the ongoing efforts to tackle cybercrime in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 8, 2026, 09:25 IST

Cybercrime Concerns in Morigaon

Guwahati, Jan 8: The issue of cybercrime has escalated into a significant concern, with reports indicating that funds acquired by cybercriminals are being transferred overseas, primarily to Southeast Asian nations and even Pakistan.

Morigaon district has emerged as a hotspot for cybercriminal activities. On a positive note, local law enforcement has successfully apprehended over 300 individuals involved in these crimes over the past three years, recovering approximately Rs 1.20 crore for victims.

According to police reports, the Lahorighat and Moirabari regions within Morigaon have become notorious for cybercrime. Many of the offenders are young individuals from minority communities who, after working in cities like Bangalore and Kerala, returned home with skills in cyber operations, leading to a surge in criminal activities.

Initially, these criminals created counterfeit documents under false identities to target non-banking financial institutions, securing loans in fictitious names before disappearing.

At one point, the government had outsourced Aadhaar registration centers, which criminals exploited to obtain Aadhaar cards using fake identities. A center operated by an individual named Salam became a focal point for these illicit activities, but such centers were shut down once the fraud was uncovered.

Sources indicate that these criminals maintained communication with cybercrime specialists from outside the state and even internationally via WhatsApp.

Police data reveals that a significant portion of the funds generated by these criminals was funneled to Southeast Asia, with some also reaching Pakistan.

Interestingly, individuals from states like Rajasthan and Haryana traveled to Morigaon to receive training in cybercrime techniques.

The Morigaon criminals also assisted outsiders in acquiring SIM cards using fraudulent documentation, with some of these SIMs being operational in areas bordering India and Pakistan. However, following police interventions, over 72,000 such SIM cards have been deactivated.

Despite these efforts, authorities acknowledge that some SIM cards obtained through fraudulent means may still be active, as it is challenging to identify all of them.