Guwahati: A major financial fraud case has come to light in Guwahati, where a group is accused of cheating poor and helpless women in the name of providing easy loans. The incident has created concern among residents as more details continue to emerge.
According to reports, a woman identified as Puja Kalita is believed to be the main person behind the racket. The illegal activities were allegedly being carried out from the Fancy Bazar area, one of the busiest parts of the city.
Sources said the accused mainly targeted women who had low or zero CIBIL scores, making it difficult for them to get loans from banks. Taking advantage of their situation, she promised to arrange easy loans without much difficulty. For this, she collected important documents such as Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and other personal details.
However, victims alleged that instead of receiving loans, they were cheated. In many cases, loans were reportedly taken in their names without their knowledge. One victim said she was promised a loan of Rs 20,000 but did not receive any money. Later, she received bank messages showing that a loan of Rs 55,000 had been issued in her name, and she was asked to pay monthly EMIs.
In another case, a woman claimed that around Rs 83,000 was taken in her name. Several victims have raised similar complaints, saying they are now being forced to repay loans they never received.
There are also serious allegations that some bank officials may be involved in the fraud. Victims suspect that a few officials worked together with the accused to process these fake loans. It is believed that middlemen were used to handle money transactions and manage communication between the accused and bank staff.
One victim expressed her helplessness, saying, “Our families survive on daily wages. We cannot afford to pay such loan amounts. We don’t know what to do now.”
So far, no official statement has been issued by the banks regarding the matter. The victims have said they will soon approach the police and file formal complaints.
Initial investigation suggests that such fraud may not be limited to one area, and more people could be involved. Authorities are expected to look into the role of bank officials and other persons linked to the case.
The incident has once again raised questions about the safety of personal documents and the misuse of financial systems. Residents have been urged to be careful while sharing documents and to verify loan offers before accepting them.
Further investigation is expected to reveal more details about the racket and the people involved.
