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Crime
Six Arrested in Guwahati Cyber‑Fraud Probe, Inter‑State Network Under Investigation
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:02 AM
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Police in Guwahati detained six suspects as part of a cyber‑fraud investigation that appears to involve a network operating across state borders.
Guwahati police on Tuesday announced the arrest of six individuals suspected of being part of a sophisticated cyber‑fraud operation. The detainees were taken into custody after investigators traced fraudulent online transactions that targeted victims in multiple states.
According to officials, the probe uncovered evidence of an organized network that used fake websites and phishing emails to siphon money from unsuspecting users. The suspects are believed to have coordinated their activities across state lines, prompting a broader inter‑state inquiry.
Law enforcement agencies from neighbouring states have been alerted and are cooperating with Assam police to map the full extent of the network. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed further details about the alleged financial losses or the identities of the victims.
The six arrested individuals are currently being held for questioning, and charges related to cyber‑crime and fraud are expected to be filed pending the outcome of the inquiry.
According to officials, the probe uncovered evidence of an organized network that used fake websites and phishing emails to siphon money from unsuspecting users. The suspects are believed to have coordinated their activities across state lines, prompting a broader inter‑state inquiry.
Law enforcement agencies from neighbouring states have been alerted and are cooperating with Assam police to map the full extent of the network. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed further details about the alleged financial losses or the identities of the victims.
The six arrested individuals are currently being held for questioning, and charges related to cyber‑crime and fraud are expected to be filed pending the outcome of the inquiry.