State vs Rafikul Alam — Digital arrest cyber fraud network case, Gujarat

Updates

1. Arrest18 Aug 2026

   25-yr-old man from Assam, linked to digital fraud worth 1,071 cr, arrested in Gujarat

   Technology Act, including Section 66(D) of the IT Act, said officials. What role did Rafikul Alam play in the cybercrime network?

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police arrested a man linked to a large digital fraud network.

   Who:

   The Gujarat CID Cyber Centre arrested Rafikul Alam, the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 18 Aug 2026.

   Where:

   Gujarat.

   Why:

   He is accused of breaking rules under the Information Technology Act, including the section covering cheating by using computers.

   What it means:

   The authorities now have the accused in custody for further investigation into the case.

   Hindustan Times
2. News18 Aug 2026

   ‘Digital arrest’ racket: Assam man linked to 1,090 cyberfraud cases held

   Gujarat CID’s Cyber Centre arrested a 25-year-old Assam man linked to 1,090 “digital arrest” cyber fraud cases worth Rs 1,071 crore across India.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Authorities arrested a man accused of running a cyber fraud scheme involving fake digital arrests.

   Who:

   The Gujarat CID Cyber Centre is the agency conducting the investigation. Rafikul Alam is the accused man.

   When:

   Reported on 18 Aug 2026.

   Where:

   Gujarat CID Cyber Centre, Gujarat.

   Why:

   He is accused of being involved in over one thousand cyber fraud cases worth over one thousand crore rupees.

   What it means:

   The arrest puts the accused in custody while the investigation into the cyber fraud network continues.

   The Times of India