Baksa: A woman from Baksa district in Assam is accused of defrauding over 8,000 villagers of nearly Rs 100 crore in an illegal online trading scam. The accused, Mainao Brahma, has gone into hiding after victims filed a complaint against her with Mushalpur police.
According to the victims, Brahma lured them into investing their savings by promising high returns. She claimed to be trading with the money and assured regular payouts. Many villagers, believing her promises, deposited substantial sums of money with her.
The allegations against Brahma come amidst a wave of similar financial scams in Assam. As the victims grew increasingly concerned about their investments, they discovered that they were unable to contact her. They then decided to report the matter to the police.
The victims said that Brahma had initially started small but gradually accumulated a substantial amount of wealth. They alleged that she had used the money to purchase properties, vehicles, and other assets.
When the victims demanded their money back, Brahma claimed that her business was facing difficulties and she would be unable to repay them. She has since disappeared, leaving the villagers to face significant financial losses.
Brahma’s husband, Samin Swargiary, is also suspected of involvement in the scam. The villagers alleged that he has been purchasing assets with the money obtained from the fraudulent scheme.
The victims expressed their frustration and disappointment, saying that they had placed their trust in Brahma and had been duped. They urged the authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring the accused to justice.