Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s suspicion about a Rs 1 crore donation uncovered a multi-crore online trading scam. The investigation led to the arrest of actress Sumi Bora and her husband for financial misconduct. Firms involved promised high returns on investments but failed to repay investors, resulting in over 65 arrests and multiple cases under investigation.

Addressing the press after chairing a meeting of the cabinet, Sarma said the decision was taken after he discussed the matter with Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, while pronouncing the verdict on the bail pleas of the four accused, said the relief is subject to the co-owners depositing Rs 5 crore with the Red Cross