Mastermind of Fake Visa Scam Arrested in Dhaka

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Abdullah, the mastermind behind an organized fraud ring that swindled Tk 1.22 crore from 28 victims by promising high-paying jobs, visas, and air tickets to Russia. Abdullah, aged 45, was detained on 20 November from Lalmatia, Mohammadpur, as confirmed by a CID press release.

According to CID officials, Abdullah and his associates collected passports, documents, and money from victims between March and July 2025, guaranteeing them lucrative overseas employment opportunities. The victims, eager to secure jobs abroad, were then issued fake Russian visas and air tickets at an office located near the Sainik Club in Banani.

However, the fraud was soon uncovered when the victims discovered that the documents they had received were counterfeit through online verification. A case was filed with Banani Police Station under various sections of the Penal Code, including sections 406/420/468/471/506/34.

During primary interrogation, Abdullah confessed to his involvement in the scam. The CID is continuing its investigation to arrest the remaining members of the fraudulent operation.