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DHAKA, Sept 5, 2025 (BSS) - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested three members of an organized gang that swindled millions of Taka by luring people with online job offers and operating scams through the Telegram app.
 
The arrestees are gang leader Akash, 22, Rashad, 28, and their accomplice, Asad, 30, according to a CID presses release issued today.

A CID team, using data and online surveillance, arrested the trio during raids in Dhanmondi as well as various locations in the border area of Thakurgaon and Dinajpur districts, said the press release.

The CID found the arrested individuals used to deceive people and embezzle money by offering part-time jobs and investment opportunities online.

Besides, they lured people promising that their investments would multiply in a short period. 

During initial questioning, the accused confessed their involvement in the fraudulence. It is believed that many other domestic and foreign parties may be involved with this syndicate.

During the arrest, the law enforcers seized several mobile phones and various SIM cards, said the press release.
 
It said full extent of this fraud gang will be exposed through further investigation and all others involved will be brought to justice.