DHAKA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS) – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three more individuals in two separate cases over embezzling large sums of money by defrauding people through fake investment groups operated on Telegram in the name of foreign companies. The arrestees are Md Imran, 32, Md Fahim, 24, and Md Asaduzzaman Rabbi, 25, said a CID press release issued here today. Rabbi was arrested the same day from the Paikpara area under Mirpur Model Police Station in another case filed with the same police station. Investigation revealed that the fraud syndicate had been operating fake Telegram groups under the names of foreign investment platforms, luring victims with promises of high returns in a short time. Syndicate members posted fabricated success stories to gain trust and encourage investments.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 23, 2026 12:10 UTC