Dhaka: The Cyber Police Centre (CPC) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detained two individuals on charges of embezzling Taka 1.30 crore under the guise of facilitating a land purchase in Sreepur, Gazipur. "Md Shahin Kazi, 44, and Md Sayedul Islam, 41, were arrested from the Bosila Road area under Mohammadpur Police Station last night," a CID press release stated today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the preliminary investigation by CID revealed that the accused gained the trust of their victim by establishing familiarity on land-related matters. They falsely claimed they could sell 22 bighas of land in the Sreepur area, convincing the victim to make an advance payment for the purchase.
The accused used various pretexts such as preparing documents, contacting the land office, and arranging for registration to collect a total of Taka 1.30 crore from the victim in multiple instalments between April 6 and May 25, 2025. They informed the victim that the land registration would occur on May 26. However, on that morning, the victim discovered all their phones were switched off, leading him to realize the deception.
Following the incident, the victim filed a case with Darussalam Police Station. CID took over the investigation and examined bank transactions, analysed information using modern technology, and, based on the victim's statement, arrested the two accused. During the arrest, CID seized four mobile phones, four SIM cards, a private car, and Taka 46,500 in cash from their possession.
CID's investigation determined that although the accused had taken money on the pretext of executing an advance agreement, the land in question did not belong to them.