On Thursday, the CBI Court heard the bail plea of actress Sumi Borah and her husband Tarkik Borah in connection with the multi-crore online trading scam. However, the court did not make any observations regarding their bail requests and has scheduled the next hearing for November 20. Meanwhile, Bishal Phukan, the kingpin of the scam, also submitted his bail plea to the CBI Court. Click here to read about Sumi Borah’s scam in detail.
Judicial Custody and Bail Update
The controversial couple was sent to judicial custody last week after the CBI did not seek further custody. In contrast, Sumi’s brother-in-law, Amlan Borah, was granted bail, as the CBI did not oppose his request. He was released on a bail bond. Earlier, Sumi Borah, her husband, and the scam’s kingpin, Bishal Phukan, were placed under seven days of CBI custody for further investigation.
Investigation and Possible Further Custody
According to sources, the CBI may seek another round of custody for Sumi Borah after a few days. This is in connection with the ongoing investigation, as the agency has gathered important information from her regarding the large-scale online trading scam.
State Government Transfers Cases to CBI
The Assam government has transferred 41 cases related to the online trading scam to the CBI for investigation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier announced that the CBI would handle the investigation into these cases, following discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Additionally, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police provided crucial information to the CBI to support the probe.
Details of the Scam
The multi-crore online trading scam, amounting to Rs 2,200 crores, was exposed in September when Bishal Phukan, the mastermind behind the operation, was arrested at his residence in Dibrugarh, Assam. After the scam surfaced, Sumi Borah and her husband, Tarkik Borah, who had been on the run, surrendered to the police. Investigations have revealed that Sumi Borah had close ties to Phukan, making her a significant figure in the scam. Click here to read about Sumi Borah’s scam in detail.
