Assam: Prime accused in online trading scam arrested in Goa

Several online trading scams, all of which appear to have operated independently, came to light in Assam in August this year.

Published on: Oct 28, 2024, 09:21:33 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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After several weeks of manhunt, the Assam Police on Sunday nabbed one of the main accused in a multi-crore online trading scam.

Dipankar Barman, who is accused of duping thousands of investors of around ₹7,000 crores in Assam and a few other states was arrested in Goa by a special team of Assam Police who conducted the operation in coordination with the Goa Police.

“Absconding accused Dipankar Barman of DB Stock scam has been arrested in Goa by a team from CGPD under leadership of Amit Mahato, IPS, ACP, Pan Bazar with the support of crime branch of Goa Police in connection with an ongoing investigation,” Guwahati Police posted on X.

DB Stock Broking, which Barman is said to have headed, had allegedly lured investors with the promise of huge returns within a short time by investing in the stock market. He disappeared in August after failing to return the investments.

Besides Assam, Barman is accused of duping many investors in Hyderabad and Meghalaya.

“Finally, Dipankar Barman arrested in Goa. The run ends. Congratulations team Guwahati Police,” Assam DGP GP Singh posted on X.

Several online trading scams, all of which appear to have operated independently, came to light in Assam in August this year.

The Assam Police registered several cases based on complaints from investors. All these cases were later handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is at present investigating 41 such cases from the state.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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