Assam Duo Nabbed in Manipur for Cybercrime Racket
Assam Cybercrooks Caught in Manipur Sting!
Manipur Police arrested two individuals from Assam on Friday in Imphal West district, dismantling a segment of an inter-state cybercrime syndicate operating mule bank accounts. The suspects, identified as Bikram Basumatary, 31, from Barpeta district, and Sudem Basumatary, 35, from Chirang district, were apprehended near Khuman Lampak’s Inter-State Bus Terminus during a targeted operation by the Cyber Crime Unit, police said.
The duo allegedly facilitated illegal financial transactions by managing mule accounts—bank accounts used to receive, transfer, and launder money from cyber frauds, including phishing and investment scams. “The arrested persons are part of a criminal network tasked with collecting sensitive credentials like Aadhaar numbers and bank details,” a senior police officer stated. Two of their accounts were linked to economic offences across multiple states, as documented in the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
The arrests align with the Central Bureau of Investigation’s Operation Chakra, which recently uncovered over 8.5 lakh mule accounts nationwide. In June 2025, the CBI conducted searches at 42 locations, exposing similar networks. Manipur Police’s operation relied on technical intelligence, including call data records and banking trails, to track the suspects. Items seized include three mobile phones, four SIM cards, and documents tied to fraudulent accounts.
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The case highlights the growing menace of cybercrime in India’s Northeast, where porous borders and economic vulnerabilities enable such rackets. In March 2025, Tinsukia police in Assam arrested eight individuals, including a woman, for running mule accounts linked to online betting scams, recovering 136 ATM cards. Similarly, a 2023 Assam Police bust in Guwahati nabbed five members of an international fraud ring, underscoring the region’s role as a hub for such activities. Critics argue that lax banking oversight and unemployment drive locals to become mules, often lured by quick cash.
The accused have been charged under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating and criminal conspiracy, with further investigations to uncover the syndicate’s masterminds, possibly operating from abroad. Authorities urge citizens to report suspicious activity via the cybercrime helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in, emphasizing vigilance against sharing sensitive data. As Manipur intensifies its crackdown, the arrests signal a broader push to disrupt cybercrime networks threatening India’s digital economy.
