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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a key member of a fraudulent syndicate that allegedly embezzled over 1.1 crore by baiting victims with “online tasks” on the messaging app Telegram.
A specialized team from the CID’s Cyber Police Centre (CPC) apprehended 41-year-old Md. Sohel Mia from the Dhalpur area of Jatrabari on January 10, 2026. This arrest follows the earlier detention of the ring’s mastermind, Nadim, whose confession led investigators to Sohel.
According to the case filed at Lalbagh Police Station, the scam began in December 2024 when the victim received a WhatsApp message offering a part-time remote job. The syndicate initially built trust by paying small rewards for completing simple tasks.
The trap tightened when the victim was encouraged to “invest” for higher returns. However, the syndicate blocked all withdrawal attempts, demanding more money under various pretexts. In total, the victim transferred 1,10,58,305 through four mobile financial service (bKash) accounts and nine separate bank accounts. When the victim demanded his money back, the suspects issued death threats.
During primary interrogation, Sohel Mia confessed to his involvement in the scam. “We are processing a remand prayer to produce the suspect before the court for further questioning,” a CID official stated.
The CID is currently analyzing digital footprints and transaction records to identify other members of the network. Investigations remain ongoing to dismantle the entire syndicate and recover the stolen funds.