Indian Politics

Six Arrested in Assam Over Financial Fraud Network Linked to Pakistan

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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Assam Police arrested six individuals in Guwahati for operating an organised financial fraud network that routed fraudulent transactions using mule bank accounts across the country over two years.

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The Special Task Force launched operations between October 28 and 30 following intelligence inputs, seizing mobile phones, laptops, bank passbooks, and ATM cards from the accused suspects.

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Authorities are investigating the syndicate's links with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives and whether other anti-national elements were involved in the racket.