Morigaon Police Intensifies Crackdown on Cybercrime and Job Scams

Increased Vigilance Against Cybercrime

Morigaon, June 9: Authorities in Morigaon have escalated their efforts to combat cybercrime and fraudulent job schemes within the district. Recent operations have led to multiple arrests of individuals involved in these illicit activities over the past few days. According to anonymous sources, law enforcement is closely monitoring specific areas known for cybercriminal activities. Investigations are also underway to determine if there is any international involvement in these crimes.

Arrests Made in Job Scam Linked to Tata Semiconductor

On Saturday, police apprehended four suspects accused of orchestrating a job scam under the guise of the Tata Semiconductor project in Jagiroad. The scheme involved the creation of fake groups on messaging platforms, where they lured unemployed youth from Nagaon and Morigaon districts with promises of high-paying jobs.

The ringleader, identified as Tarikul Ahmed, impersonated a Tata Semiconductor engineer and offered fictitious job opportunities to numerous individuals. Victims were defrauded of substantial amounts of money, with the scammers producing counterfeit appointment and interview letters to mislead them.

Details of the Arrests

Among those arrested was Saikul Islam, an Economics lecturer at Kawaimari College in Nagaon, along with three accomplices: Tufail Ahmed, Shakil Junaid, and Tarikul Ahmed. Authorities recovered numerous forged documents, including appointment and interview letters, from the suspects.

Investigations revealed that a significant amount of money from the scam had been transferred to Saikul Islam’s bank account. Tarikul Ahmed, who had been evading capture in Shillong, eventually surrendered to the police at Jagiroad.

Public Advisory

The Morigaon Police have issued a warning to the community, urging residents to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to such scams. They emphasized the importance of verifying job offers and reporting any suspicious activities to the police.