One Arrested in Gaibandha for Allegedly Impersonating Senior Army Officer in Job Fraud Scheme

Special Response Battalion-13 (SRB-13) has arrested a 55-year-old man, identified as Md Afzal Khan, alias Momin, in Gaibandha for allegedly obtaining money fraudulently by impersonating a senior Bangladesh Army officer and promising employment in government institutions.

According to a press release issued by the force, the suspect was arrested during a raid at a house named "Bhai Bon Villa" in the South Dhanghara area of Gaibandha Municipality at approximately 9:10 pm on October 4, 2026.

Afzal Khan is the son of the late Jannat Khan of South Dhanghara village in Gaibandha Municipality. He is accused of deceiving individuals by using the identities, names, official designations and photographs of senior army officers in uniform.

According to SRB-13, the accused allegedly used SIM cards registered in other people's names to communicate with individuals through mobile phones and online platforms. He reportedly demanded and received money by promising to secure employment in the Bangladesh Army and other government institutions.

The press release stated that the suspect allegedly carried out such activities while staying in different parts of the country, including the metropolitan areas of Rangpur and Dhaka. According to the allegations outlined in the First Information Report (FIR), he impersonated government officials to gain people's trust before demanding money through fraudulent means.

Considering the seriousness of the allegations, SRB-13 launched intelligence operations to identify and arrest members of the suspected fraud network. As part of these efforts, an operational team from CPC-3 of the Gaibandha Camp conducted a raid at Bhai Bon Villa in South Dhanghara on the night of October 4. During the operation, Afzal Khan was arrested from a room inside the house.

The team also seized three mobile phones and five SIM cards from his possession, which were allegedly used in the fraudulent activities. The seized devices and SIM cards could serve as important evidence in the investigation into the allegations.

SRB-13 stated that a case had been filed at Gaibandha Sadar Police Station under the country's cyber security legislation. The arrested man and the seized items were subsequently handed over to the police station for further legal proceedings.

According to the press release signed by Biplob Kumar Goswami, Additional Superintendent of Police and Senior Assistant Director of the force's Media Wing, operations against serious crimes, including murder, kidnapping, rape, fraud and extortion, will continue as part of efforts to prevent criminal activities and ensure public safety.

Job seekers are advised to remain vigilant against fraudulent recruitment offers. If anyone claims to be an army officer or an official of another government institution and demands money in exchange for employment, their identity and claims should be verified. Government recruitment information should be checked through official notices issued by the relevant institutions and their established recruitment procedures.

However, an arrest does not constitute proof of guilt. The allegations against the accused will be subject to investigation and judicial proceedings, through which any criminal responsibility will be determined.