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Monday | September 21, 2026 | Dhaka

21 held over online gambling platform

 Sr. Staff Reporter, Kishoreganj
 Published: 12:02 AM, 21 September 2026

The District Detective Branch (DB) of Police have arrested at least 21 alleged members of organised illegal online, gambling, online money laundering and fraud syndicate in Kishoreganj.

They were arrested on charges of gambling using various apps on mobile phones and embezzling money online.

The DB police arrested them in separate raids in different areas of the town.

Later, interrogation and verification have been started after showing their arrest.

Kishoreganj Police Super (SP), Mizanur Rahman Shelly gave this information at a press briefing at Kishoreganj Sadar Model Police Station on Sunday afternoon.

SP Mizanur Rahmansaid that on Saturday night, and Sunday, a drive was conducted in the district town and its surrounding areas and 21 people were arrested on charges of online gambling through mobile phone apps and various forms of online money laundering.

During the drive, information about their activities was collected. Currently, verification and selection of the arrested persons is underway.

Surveillance has been increased in the town and surrounding areas to prevent activities such as online gambling and money laundering.

After the verification process is completed, the arrested persons will be sent to court.

SP also said that the police campaign against online gambling and fraud will continue. Action will be taken against those involved in such activities according to the law.