Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Goa Police Arrest Two in Nagaon Cyber Scam
The Goa Police arrested two people, Yasmina Ahmed and Asadul Islam, from Nagaon district in Assam.
They were part of a group that tricked people into giving them money by pretending to be police officers.
The scam involved calling victims and threatening them with arrest unless they paid money.
The police found out about the scam after tracing calls to Nagaon.
They worked with the local police to catch the criminals.
This is not the first time people from Nagaon have been caught doing this kind of scam.
The arrested people will be taken to Goa for more questioning.
Goa Police arrested Yasmina Ahmed and Asadul Islam from Nagaon district for a cyber scam involving Rs 1.42 crore.
The duo impersonated law enforcement officials to intimidate and defraud victims across states.
The scam involved using phone calls, WhatsApp video calls, and other social media platforms to coerce victims into transferring money.
The investigation was led by Inspector Vikash Jaikar of the Goa Police Cyber Crime Cell, with assistance from the Nagaon Police.
The arrested individuals will be taken to Goa on transit remand for further interrogation and investigation.
- Who
- Yasmina Ahmed and Asadul Islam
- What
- Arrested for a cyber scam involving Rs 1.42 crore
- When
- January 30
- Where
- Nagaon district, Assam
- Why
- Impersonating law enforcement officials to defraud victims
- Accused Names
- Yasmina Ahmed, Asadul Islam
- Residence
- Shimaluguri and Itapara areas, Nagaon Sadar Police Station limits
- Scam Amount
- Rs 1.42 crore
- Modus Operandi
- Impersonating law enforcement officials to intimidate victims
- Investigating Officer
- Inspector Vikash Jaikar, Goa Police Cyber Crime Cell
- Assisting Police
- Nagaon Police
- Previous Arrests
- Four accused arrested in December for similar crimes