Assam Police Detain 330 in Major Crackdown on Fraud, Extortion Rackets

Assam Police have detained around 330 people in a major statewide crackdown targeting alleged fraudsters, impersonators, extortionists and middlemen. The operation focused on individuals suspected of cheating people, posing as police officers or government officials and demanding money through threats or false assurances. Police teams carried out coordinated action across several districts as part of an intelligence-based investigation into suspected fraudulent activities.

The crackdown began in the early hours of Saturday, with police teams conducting searches and detentions at multiple locations. Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh said investigators had been gathering information about individuals allegedly involved in cheating members of the public. Some suspects were accused of using the identities of government officials or police personnel to gain the confidence of victims before demanding money.

According to police, some of those detained were allegedly involved in approaching people facing police cases and offering to settle the matters in exchange for money. Investigators also found indications of organised groups operating in different parts of the state. Some suspects allegedly posed as lawyers, while others claimed to represent police departments or government offices to convince victims that they could influence official proceedings.

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Police used technical intelligence to trace several suspects during the operation. Information linked to mobile phones and digital communication platforms reportedly helped investigators identify and locate people allegedly connected to the activities under investigation. Authorities are examining the evidence gathered during the operation to determine the specific roles of those detained and whether separate groups were coordinating their activities.

The DGP said the detained individuals would not automatically be treated as part of a single criminal network. Instead, police will assess each case separately based on the allegations and evidence available against individual suspects. Investigators are also examining allegations of extortion and attempts to prevent people from approaching police stations by falsely claiming that cases could be resolved through private arrangements.

The operation remained underway across Assam as police continued verification, questioning and other legal procedures. Officials indicated that the final number of people detained and the district-wise details could change as the operation progresses. Further action will depend on the evidence collected and the findings of individual investigations into alleged fraud, impersonation, extortion and related activities.

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