Cattle smugglers long run money-laundering agent arrested by Dhubri police

Nandita Sarkar, Dhubri, February 29, 2024: In a significant development, Dhubri police achieved a major breakthrough on Wednesday by apprehending a notorious fugitive, Subrata Dey Sarkar, in West Bengal. Sarkar is suspected to have operated as a money-laundering front for Bangladeshi cattle smugglers.

The arrest unfolded at Sarkar’s residence in West Bengal, executed by a proficient five-member police team under the leadership of Navin Singh, Superintendent of Police Dhubri. This operation was in response to case number 19/2023 filed at Dhubri police station.

Sarkar, a long-term fugitive from Dhubri police, was traced to the village of Duttapara, Uttar Antaran Fulbari, falling under the jurisdiction of Tufangaj police station in West Bengal. The accused’s involvement in financial transactions with suspected Bangladeshi cattle smugglers, amounting to crores, came to light during a preliminary investigation.

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Law enforcement swiftly filed a case against Sarkar in 2023 in Dhubri under sections 120B/489B/489C/34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sections 13/16 of the Assam Cattle Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2021.

Notably, Sarkar had a previous encounter with the law when he was arrested by Gujarat police in April 2023. His involvement in a fraudulent scheme through Zhigope India Pvt Ltd. resulted in swindling 1.96 crore from a Gujarat businessman.

Sarkar’s recent arrest underscores the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in combating money-laundering fronts. It sends a clear message that those engaging in such criminal activities will face the full extent of the law.

Following the arrest, Sarkar was presented before the Dhubri court by the police, and subsequently, on Thursday, he was remanded to Dhubri district jail. This successful operation signifies a proactive stance by law enforcement against individuals perpetrating financial crimes.