The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a 26-year-old woman for allegedly defrauding a man of over Tk20 lakh by promising him a job in Canada using fake travel documents
The arrested woman has been identified as Nargis Bewa alias Salma Akter, 26, residing in Nayan-khal Uttarpara area under Kishorganj Police Station in Nilphamari.
The CID disclosed the details through a press release issued on Sunday.
According to the CID, officers established the suspect’s identity and location using intelligence information.
A team then conducted a drive in the Nayan-khal area at 2:15am on Saturday and arrested her, seizing a mobile phone as evidence.
According to case documents, the accused made a verbal agreement of Tk30 lakh with the victim to secure him employment at a Canadian firm.
Between 28 May and 24 July 2025, she collected a total of Tk20,10,700 from him in phases, taking Tk17,81,890 via bKash alongside Tk2,28,810 through Rocket and in cash.
After receiving the money, she handed over various travel-related documents for Canada to the victim.
However, when the victim verified these documents with the Canadian Embassy, the officials declared them to be fake. Realising he had been defrauded, the victim filed a case with Kafrul Police Station.
CID investigations revealed that the arrested woman and her accomplices operated as a syndicate, forging documents and passing them off as genuine to collect money.
The suspect also concealed her real name and address while carrying out the fraudulent activities.
The CID added that during initial interrogation, she admitted her involvement in the scam before being produced in court for questioning.
The CID is continuing its investigation to identify and arrest other members of the ring, trace the full amount and flow of the embezzled money, and identify everyone associated with the syndicate.
