Tezpur Police Uncover Major Financial Fraud Linked to Dubai Operations

Significant Arrests in Tezpur

Tezpur, Dec 7: Authorities in Tezpur apprehended four individuals in the Borjhar region on Friday after discovering substantial funds in their bank accounts traced back to Dubai. The suspects include Jutika Kalita, Jitu Kalita, Simu Das, and Abhijit Das. Law enforcement officials confiscated 44 ATM cards, 17 bank passbooks, cheque books, and passports during the operation.

During a press briefing, Tezpur police revealed that Jutika Kalita was allegedly orchestrating the illegal financial operations from Dubai, utilizing her overseas status to avoid detection while facilitating the transfer of funds through local accomplices.

Investigations indicated that she had established a sophisticated network of associates who aided her in Tezpur and nearby areas. This group is accused of creating numerous bank accounts using fraudulent documents obtained through deceitful practices.

The police further disclosed that these accounts function as mule accounts, utilized for transferring, receiving, and routing dubious funds from both international and domestic origins.

Evidence suggests involvement in various criminal activities, including cheating, forgery, conspiracy, and financial fraud.

The patterns of money movement raise serious concerns about potential connections to terrorist financing, heightening the gravity of the situation.

"Given the international dimensions and the dubious nature of these financial transactions, there is a potential threat to national security. Such illicit activities could support anti-national elements or extremist factions," stated Co-District SP, Rangapara, Ankurjyoti Borah, who is overseeing the investigation.

He confirmed that the arrested individuals maintained accounts in several banks, including SBI and Axis Bank. They have been charged under relevant provisions of the BNS and BNSS procedural code.

The arrests stem from their active participation in an organized financial scheme involved in illegal money transfers. Charges include the routing of funds through fraudulently opened accounts, use of forged documents, and impersonation to operate mule accounts, alongside conspiracy with the main suspect based in Dubai.

The accused face allegations of cheating, identity theft, and cyber fraud, resulting in wrongful gains and losses. Additionally, the suspicious fund movements suggest possible links to terror financing, posing a significant national security risk.

Tezpur police have stated that further investigations are underway to uncover more details about this financial racket.