Published: 12:45 AM, 10 July 2026
CID arrests airport auction scam 'mastermind'
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the alleged mastermind of a fraud ring accused of embezzling Tk 30.87 lakh by posing the manager of the auction department at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and luring victims with offers of iPhones, laptops and other electronic products at heavily discounted prices.
Md Ibrahim Hossain, a resident of the Demra area of Dhaka, was arrested early on 6 July from the Commissioner Goli area of Uttar Badda by a specialised team from the Cyber Investigation and Operations Unit of the CID's Cyber Police Centre, said a press release.
According to the CID, the fraudsters contacted victims through WhatsApp, posing as officials of the airport's auction department and offering iPhones, Samsung smartphones and laptops at bargain prices. To gain credibility, they provided forged government documents, including fake papers purportedly issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).
During preliminary questioning, investigators said, they obtained significant information linking the arrested suspect to the alleged fraudulent activities. The CID also said Ibrahim has previously been named in the charge sheet of a digital fraud case filed at Bhatara Police Station. That case is currently pending in court.
Investigators said they are also examining whether he is linked to any additional criminal cases or complaints, adding that efforts are continuing to identify and arrest other members of the ring.
