DHAKA, June 18, 2026 (BSS)-The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Police has arrested two individuals for alleged defrauding an aspirant migrant worker by promising employment and permanent residency in Australia.

The arrested persons were identified as Md. Rakibul Hossain (26) and Md. Rony Islam (19).

A specialized team from the Cyber Investigation and Operations unit of the CID conducted a raid at Kamarpukur Bazar under Syedpur Thana in Nilphamari district yesterday and arrested the suspects. During the operation, six mobile phones and 12 SIM cards were seized.

The information was disclosed today by CID Special Superintendent of Police (Media) Jasim Uddin Khan.

According to the CID, the suspects convinced the victim to pay money for various processing fees, online applications, form submissions and visa-related expenses associated with obtaining a job and residency in Australia. The victim transferred a total of Taka 1, 46,400 in several installments through different mobiles. The suspects later provided a bank account number in an attempt to obtain additional funds.

A case was filed on June 2 at Jatrabari Police Station in the capital by the victim’s nephew on the victim’s behalf. 

Investigators found that Rony Islam allegedly operated a fake Facebook page under the name ‘Khaja Mohammad Ali’, posing as a Bangladeshi expatriate living in Australia. Through the page, he reportedly promoted attractive videos and advertisements related to jobs, work permits and immigration opportunities in Australia to lure unsuspecting individuals.

The CID further stated that the suspects used Australian-number-based IMO accounts and foreign phone numbers to communicate with victims, creating an appearance of legitimacy and encouraging them to trust the scheme.

According to the investigators, Rakibul Hossain played an active role in receiving, transferring and managing funds obtained through the fraudulent operation via various mobile banking accounts.

The CID said the two suspects had been working together for long, allegedly defrauding people by offering false promises of overseas employment. They are currently being processed for producing before the court.