Guwahati: Assam Police on Sunday apprehended one Dipankar Barman in Goa for his alleged involvement in online trading fraud.
He allegedly defrauded gullible individuals of several thousand crores by promising high returns.
Barman was on the run since the scam he orchestrated under the guise of online trading came to light. This occurred after a few investors approached the police last month when they failed to receive any returns and Dipankar became unreachable.
Dipankar’s arrest was corroborated by DGP GP Singh in a post on his X handle, reading, “Finally, Dipankar Burman arrested at Goa. The run ends. Congratulations Team Guwahati Police.”
A police team, spearheaded by ACP Amit Mahato from Guwahati, went to Goa after Barman was traced there. He was then successfully apprehended. This arrest is a crucial component of the ongoing endeavours in crackdown on financial fraud. Barman’s capture signifies a pivotal juncture in the investigation, which has garnered extensive attention due to the magnitude of the alleged scam.
It is worth noting that in Sept, the police arrested Dipankar’s parents — Chabin Barman and Deepali Barman — and Dipankar’s chartered accountant Mukesh Agarwal for their alleged complicity in the scam.