RAJSHAHI, Mar 16, (V7N) — Police in Bagha upazila have arrested three youths accused of defrauding Facebook users by impersonating women online and extorting money from unsuspecting men, including expatriates. The arrests were made late Sunday night in the Khayer Hat area following a tip‑off.

According to Bagha police, the suspects — Shuvo Ali (20), son of Mujibur Rahman; Saruf Islam (21), son of Abdul Malek; and Ranga Islam (22), son of Abdul Khalek, all residents of Khairhat village — allegedly consumed drugs before using apps to mimic female voices and lure victims into online conversations. Investigators said the trio had long been involved in hacking and online fraud.

Police recovered six expensive mobile phones and five packets of Yaba tablets during the raid. “Based on secret information, our team arrested the three individuals and seized the devices used in their fraudulent activities,” Bagha Police Station Officer‑in‑Charge Serajul Haque confirmed. He added that the suspects confessed to their crimes during initial questioning.

Authorities said the group created fake Facebook IDs using photos of attractive women to deceive men, particularly targeting expatriates. Victims were persuaded to send money under false pretenses, with police noting that the suspects had been operating for some time.

A case of fraud and hacking has been filed against the three, and they were sent to court on Sunday afternoon. Police emphasized that further investigation is underway to identify other possible victims and associates.

Local residents expressed relief at the arrests, saying the trio had been deceiving people in the area for an extended period. Community members praised law enforcement for taking action against the alleged fraudsters.

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