PANAJI: In a latest turn of event, a three-day transit remand for Dipankar Barman has been approved by the Pernem court in Goa.
Dipankar Barman, the owner of DB Stocks and the mastermind behind the multi-crore online trading scam, was nabbed by the Guwahati Police near Arambol Beach, approximately 70-80 kilometers from Panaji, on Sunday.
A meticulously planned operation eventually led to his arrest after the cops were involved in a manhunt for two weeks to trace his whereabouts that spanned multiple states.
Commissioner of Police Diganta Barah provided updates on the unfolding investigation by revealing that five individuals linked to this case had been taken into custody.
The police had to overcome several obstacles, as Barman avoided using social media since August 21 and frequently changed locations to evade capture.
Advanced technical tracking methods were used by the Guwahati Police to monitor Barman's movements in Goa.
"We pursued leads from financial transactions linked to him that originated in Assam, eventually pinpointing his location in Goa," the police Commissioner informed.
The operation that led to Barman's arrest on Sunday evening was spearheaded by ACP Amit Mahato along with a team of two sub-inspectors and one constable.
More than Rs. 27 lakhs in cash, Barman's passport, and several pieces of jewelry were recovered by the authorities during the search.
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