Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police arrest two youths from Siliguri for fraud

Siliguri, 19th March: Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police arrested two individuals from Siliguri for defrauding people of lakhs of rupees by luring them into investment schemes through WhatsApp groups. The accused have been identified as 22-year-old Ananda Samanta alias Sagar and 21-year-old Anup Saha.

As per reports, Sahil Agarwal (24), a resident of Salt Lake, Kolkata, had lodged a complaint at Bidhannagar Police Station on October 11, 2024, stating that he was defrauded of ₹92 lakh. He claimed that he was added to a WhatsApp group where he was promised high returns on investments. However, after depositing the money, he did not receive any returns, and the amount disappeared.

During the police investigation, it was discovered that the cheated money had been transferred to another bank account. Bidhannagar Police traced multiple fake mobile numbers and email IDs used in the fraud and earlier arrested a youth named Deep Barui in connection with the case.

Following Deep Barui’s interrogation, the name of Ananda Samanta emerged. Further investigation led the Bidhannagar police, with assistance from Pradhan Nagar Police Station, to arrest Ananda Samanta and Anup Saha on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, both accused were presented in Siliguri court and were taken to Bidhannagar on a three-day transit remand.

Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police arrest two youths from Siliguri for fraud

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