Alleged online fraudster held in Khulna

The Cyber Crime Unit of the 3rd Armed Police Battalion (APBn), Khulna, has arrested a young man accused of operating an online fraud scheme that allegedly deceived customers through fake product advertisements on Facebook.

The suspect, Sourav Sheikh, 22, a resident of Kalia village in Bagerhat Sadar upazila, was arrested from his residence during a raid conducted on Thursday.

The operation was carried out under the supervision of Additional DIG M M Salahuddin, Commanding Officer of the 3rd APBn. During the raid, police seized two mobile phones allegedly used in the fraud, seven SIM cards three loose and four inserted in the seized handsets-and Tk 3,900 in cash.

According to Additional DIG M M Salahuddin, Sourav was arrested in connection with a case filed with Narayanganj Sadar Police Station. Following his arrest, he was handed over to the police for further legal proceedings.

During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to operating a Facebook page for about six months, accepting orders for various products.

Investigators alleged that he collected payments from customers but failed to deliver the ordered goods, instead misappropriating the money.

Additional DIG M M Salahuddin said they are investigating whether the suspect was part of a larger online fraud network and whether additional complaints have been filed against him.