CBI takes over 41 cases of unregulated deposit schemes of Assam

New Delhi, November 10

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation of 41 cases in Assam concerning various unregulated deposit schemes, following a recommendation by the Government of Assam. 

After taking over the case, the officials said that the CBI has accelerated its probe, conducting fresh searches across 92 locations in five states. These searches have led to the seizure of 24 mobile phones,18  desktops, 7 hard drives, and 11 laptops.

During the investigation, CBI has successfully traced databases containing details of depositors who were deceived into investing in these unregulated deposit schemes.

In one particular case involving AJRS Marketing Pvt. Ltd., CBI has apprehended Gopal Paul, the primary accused, who had been evading authorities since the registration of the FIR. He was located at a hideout in Siliguri, where incriminating evidence was also recovered. Gopal Paul was subsequently presented before the Court of the Special Judge (CBI Cases), which has granted CBI his custody for interrogation and further investigation.