Rs 2,200 crore scam: CBI court postpones Sumi Borah’s bail hearing to November 20

Guwahati: The CBI Court heard the bail application of actress Sumi Borah and her husband Tarkik Borah on Thursday in connection with the multi-crore online trading scam. However, the court did not make any ruling on the bail at this time and has scheduled the next hearing for November 20.

Meanwhile, Bishal Phukan, the alleged mastermind of the scam, also submitted his own bail plea to the CBI Court on the same day.

Judicial custody for couple

Last week, both Sumi Borah and Tarkik Borah were sent to judicial custody. The couple was arrested after surrendering to the police in Dibrugarh, following a manhunt after the scam was uncovered.

Sumi Borah's brother-in-law, Amlan Borah, was granted bail, with the CBI not opposing his application. He was released after submitting a bail bond. 

Further investigation underway

Sumi Borah and her husband were previously held in CBI custody for seven days, along with Bishal Phukan, as part of the investigation into the scam. According to police sources, the CBI may request another round of custody for Sumi Borah, following the investigation into her role and the information she provided about the scam.

Huge online trading scam exposed

The case centers around a massive online trading fraud worth an estimated Rs 2,200 crore, uncovered in Assam in September. Bishal Phukan, the alleged ringleader, was arrested from his home in Dibrugarh. The Assam government subsequently handed over 41 cases related to the scam to the CBI for further investigation.

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