Itanagar Police Arrests Assam Man in ₹69,000 Cyber Fraud Case
ITANAGAR | November 6: Itanagar Police has arrested a 35-year-old man from Dispur, Guwahati, Assam, in connection with an alleged impersonation-based cyber fraud case involving ₹69,000. The arrest followed several weeks of digital surveillance, technical tracking and detailed investigation. The accused, identified as Ajit Kanu, son of Late Nipon Chandra Kanu, was arrested on October 30, 2026, in connection with Itanagar Police Station Case No. 280/2026, registered on September 16 under Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the police, the case originated from a complaint in which the accused allegedly impersonated the victim's brother through voice calls and messages. He reportedly imitated the brother's voice and manner of speaking, while also using local languages and dialects, including Nyishi and Galo, to establish familiarity and gain the victim's confidence. After gaining the victim's trust, the accused allegedly induced ...