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CID Dismantles Online Gambling Syndicate in Narsingdi, Arrests Five

Authorities have dismantled an online gambling operation in Narsingdi, apprehending five individuals linked to the syndicate.

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Five members of an online gambling syndicate have been arrested in Narsingdi by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The arrests were made by the Cyber Investigation and Operations unit following a series of raids. The suspects are believed to be running multiple online betting platforms offering wagers on international sports events.

Who were arrested?

The arrested individuals are Rafiqul Islam, 46; Md Sohel, 37; Md Shafiqul Islam, 27; Md Rubel Mollaya, 33; and Ayub Hossain Ripon, 48. They were apprehended following detailed investigations and raids conducted from August 11 to August 12.

What was seized?

Police seized nine mobile phones, 20 SIM cards, and cheque books from various banks from the possession of the suspects. These items are now being analyzed to gather more information about the syndicate's operations.

How were they operating?

The syndicate operated through various online betting and gambling platforms, accepting deposits through multiple methods including bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, bank accounts, and cryptocurrency. They recruited agents across the country to collect mobile financial service numbers and bank accounts, which were then used for transactions.

Source: BSS

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What are the charges against the arrested individuals?
The suspects face charges under Sections 20(2), 21(2), 24(2), and 27(2) of the Cyber Security Act 2026.
What methods were used for deposits?
Deposits were accepted through bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, bank accounts, and cryptocurrency.

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