Twenty-one individuals have been detained in Kishoreganj on allegations of online gambling and fraud using mobile applications following an operation by the District Detective Branch (DB).
Police are currently inspecting and verifying application data and financial transaction records found on their mobile phones.
Superintendent of Police Mohammad Mizanur Rahman disclosed the information at a press conference held on Kishoreganj Model Police Station premises on Sunday.
Earlier, the suspects were detained during drives conducted across the district town and adjacent areas late on Saturday night.
Speaking at the press briefing, the Superintendent of Police said invisible online gambling and fraudulent activities were being carried out using specific applications through various lucrative offers.
He said in many instances, young people themselves do not realise they are falling into a fraudulent trap, while parents also fail to notice it.
He further said that these applications entice youth with promises of earning Tk1,000 by purchasing 10 points for Tk100.
A ring is being established by involving young people in these schemes in this manner. The special drive was conducted specifically to halt these activities.
Mizanur Rahman said the application usage and transaction records of the detained individuals are being thoroughly scrutinised.
Those proven innocent will be released, whereas legal action under laws relating to gambling and fraud will be taken against individuals found involved in crime.
