CID Assam Freezes ₹16 Lakh Lost to Cyber Fraud in Dibrugarh Real Estate Scam

In a swift and coordinated crackdown, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam has successfully traced and frozen ₹16 lakh siphoned off by cyber fraudsters from a tax consultant in Dibrugarh. The victim had unknowingly invested the amount in a fake real estate scheme advertised through misleading social media links.

According to official sources, the fraud took place on August 27, 2024, when the consultant came across a fraudulent advertisement on the Facebook page of a page titled GoMillion. Lured by promises of high returns, the individual was tricked into transferring ₹16 lakh via RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) to two separate bank accounts controlled by scammers.

The crime came to light nearly a year later, when the victim filed a formal complaint with the Cyber Helpline (1930) on July 15, 2025. Following the alert, CID Assam acted with urgency—contacting the concerned bank nodal officers through both phone and email. Their prompt intervention helped in identifying the fraudulent accounts and freezing the entire sum before it could be siphoned further.

Digital Deception and a Timely Intervention

Officials confirmed that the investigation revealed the cyber criminals had created a convincingly professional social media presence to lure unsuspecting investors. The CID credited close coordination with banking intermediaries for the successful recovery of the full amount—an uncommon outcome in such cases, where money often vanishes into a web of shell accounts and crypto wallets.

CID Assam has reiterated its appeal to the public to remain vigilant and skeptical of online investment schemes, particularly those shared via social media or messaging platforms like WhatsApp. Fraudsters are increasingly using the identities and profile pictures of known individuals to manipulate victims into trusting them.

Public Advisory from CID Assam:

• Do not trust financial messages received via WhatsApp or similar apps, even if they appear to be from a familiar name or photo.

• Always verify the sender by calling them directly before making any transaction.

• Avoid transferring money based on social media ads or messages from unknown sources.

• Report suspected cyber frauds immediately by calling the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or by visiting www.cybercrime.gov.in.

With cybercrime cases steadily rising across the state and the country, CID Assam has urged citizens to treat every online transaction with utmost caution. “Vigilance is your best protection,” the department said in a statement issued by the Special Senior Superintendent of Police, CID, Assam, from its Ulubari headquarters.

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