Morigaon: In a major breakthrough, police in Lahorighat, Morigaon district, arrested notorious cyber criminal Chirajul Islam, who is accused of embezzling ₹27 crore from Kerala’s Federal Bank through his firm, Chirajul Islam & Co.
The operation was carried out by a special team from Kerala Police, with crucial assistance from Lahorighat Sub-Divisional Police Officer Diganta Baruah. During the raid at Chirajul’s lavish residence in Prasadsom, police seized several luxury vehicles and documented his extensive assets.
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Authorities revealed that the accused had personally siphoned ₹4 crore into his own account. Chirajul, who has a prior record of multiple cybercrime convictions, is believed to be one of the masterminds behind a wider online fraud network.
Police sources added that several other cybercriminals operating from areas like Laharighat and Lengtibari are under watch. Officials have termed the arrest a major success in the fight against digital financial crimes, marking a key step toward dismantling organized cyber fraud networks in the region.
