The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Bikash Das, a resident of Das Colony, Panchgram in Hailakandi District, Assam, from Bhiwandi, Thane District, Maharashtra, in connection with the notorious Tripura Chit Fund Scam. Das, who had been evading law enforcement for over a decade, was apprehended on February 3, 2025, after a prolonged manhunt and intelligence-gathering efforts.
The 42-year-old has been on the run since 2013 and was declared a proclaimed offender by the Special Judge (CBI) in Agartala, Tripura. He faced charges linked to two major financial fraud cases involving fraudulent investment schemes, which were handed over to the CBI by the Tripura government. The CBI had been on the lookout for him and had even offered a reward of Rs 20,000 for any information leading to his capture.
Details of the Chit Fund Scam cases:
Case 1:
Registered: June 28, 2013, at Kamalpur Police Station, Tripura (FIR No. 57/2013).
CBI Re-Registration: March 15, 2023.
Allegations: Das, along with his associates, ran Suchana Real Estate Pvt. Ltd., a company that promised investors high returns. However, the company abruptly ceased operations in 2012, defrauding depositors of an estimated ₹6.6 lakh.
Chargesheet Filed: January 21, 2025, against Bikash Das, Sujit Das, and Suchana Real Projects Pvt. Ltd.
Case 2:
Registered: May 16, 2013, at Teliamura Police Station, Khowai District, Tripura (FIR No. 51/2013).
CBI Re-Registration: March 7, 2023.
Status: The investigation is ongoing.
Following his arrest, Das is expected to be produced before the court for further legal proceedings. Authorities continue to investigate the larger scam and are working to uncover more irregularities and potential accomplices involved in this extensive fraudulent operation.