In a major crackdown, Assam police have arrested 38 people across the state in connection with a massive ₹2,200 crore online trading scam that ran for nearly three years. The scam, masterminded by 22-year-old Bishal Phukan from Dibrugarh and his associate Swapnanil Das from Guwahati, lured investors by promising to double their money within 60 days.
The scam began by returning small profits to investors, with interest rates as high as 30-50%, but stopped once larger sums started pouring in. Many investors even took loans of ₹10-15 lakh to invest, only to be defrauded.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the public to avoid fraudulent schemes, advising them to stick to authorized stockbroking through demat accounts. "No one can offer 25-30% interest; these are traps," he said, urging vigilance.
Phukan and Das flaunted a lavish lifestyle, attracting police attention with high-end cars, luxury properties, and social media posts from foreign trips. The police are also investigating actor-choreographer Sumi Borah, who allegedly received expensive gifts from Phukan, including a grand wedding at a Rajasthan resort.
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