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Caught Hiding in Ceiling, Online Gambler Maruf Arrested in Natore

Thursday, 5 November 2026, 11:31

Caught Hiding in Ceiling, Online Gambler Maruf Arrested in Natore

Police in Natore's Lalpur thana arrested two active members of an online gambling and ID‑hacking ring. The arrests were made early Wednesday morning from the middle‑area village of Lalpur.

The arrested individuals are Maruf Ali (also known as Sijan), son of the late Abdul Malik from Mominpura village, and Imon Islam, son of the late Rasem Islam from Mahorokaya Westpara village.

During a raid at Polash Ahmed's house in Mahrajpur Middlepara, Maruf was found hiding in the ceiling while Imon was seized from another room. Authorities also seized five Android phones, twenty‑four SIM cards of various operators, and a motorcycle.

Cases under the Cyber Security Act and the Gambling Prevention Act were filed, and the accused were sent to jail through the court.

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