Assam Police have arrested five individuals from Morigaon and Nagaon districts for their alleged involvement in a large-scale banking fraud, which reportedly resulted in losses exceeding Rs 25 lakh. The arrests were made during a late-night operation by a special police team from Morigaon district.
According to police sources, the suspects allegedly defrauded Axis Bank by submitting forged documents to unlawfully withdraw funds. Acting on specific intelligence, the special team conducted coordinated raids in the Laharighat, Moirabari, and Dhing areas, leading to the arrests.
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
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Azaharul Islam (28), son of Late Abdul Kadir, of Hatimuria Ward No. 4, Moirabari, Morigaon district
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Mahmud Hassan (28), son of Arif Uddin, of Panbari Ward No. 3, Dhing, Nagaon district
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Rianud Zaman (21), son of Mojibir Rahman, of Chatiantoli Ward No. 7, Laharighat, Morigaon district
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Rakibur Rahman (26), son of Mofiz Ali, of 1 No. Gayan Gaon Ward No. 5, Dhing, Nagaon district
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Baharul Islam (34), son of Innas Ali, of Borthal Kacharigaon Ward No. 7, Moirabari, Morigaon district
During the operation, police seized several items allegedly used in the fraud, including seven mobile phones, six debit cards, two cheque books, a passport, two bank passbooks, a PAN card, and an Aadhaar card.
Investigators believe these documents and devices were used to create fake identities and manipulate banking procedures to siphon funds. Preliminary estimates put the loss at over Rs 25 lakh, though officials said this amount could rise as the investigation continues.
Police confirmed that interrogations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the network, identify any other beneficiaries, and investigate whether similar frauds were carried out in other districts or banks.
