Three individuals were arrested in Kishoreganj, Nilphamari, for allegedly embezzling Tk 2.1 million by issuing fake visas under the pretense of sending a person to Australia. The joint forces conducted raids on Wednesday night in separate locations of Nitai Union and detained the suspects. Police sent them to the district jail on Thursday following their arrest.

According to the temporary army camp in Kishoreganj, the arrests were made after a complaint was filed. The detainees were identified as Sahabul Haque (21) of Nitai Kacharipara village, Hridoy alias Bokri Dipjal alias Shipon (20) of Mushrut Paniyalpukur Balapara village, and Sujon (19) of Tokeyapara village. Police Sub-Inspector Kazi Ripon stated that the accused defrauded Jewel Mia, son of Abdul Mannan from Kasba, Brahmanbaria, of Tk 2,116,000 using fake Australian visas.

A case was filed under the Cyber Security Act at Kishoreganj Police Station, with Jewel Mia as the complainant. The arrested individuals have been sent to the district jail pending further legal proceedings.