DB Stock Consultancy scam: Assam police arrest parents, financial planner of absconding accused

Guwahati: In connection with the ongoing investigation into the criminal case against the multi-crore rupee scam of DB Stock Consultancy involving the main accused, Deepankar Barman, who is currently absconding, the Guwahati Police has arrested his parents and financial planner, officials said.
The arrested persons were identified as Chabin Barman (67) (father of Deepankar Barman), Deepali Talukdar (63) (mother of Deepankar Barman) and Mukesh Agarwal (40) (CA and Financial Planner for DB Stock Consultancy).
In an official statement, Guwahati City Police said that a case was registered at Paltan Bazar Police Station under sections 316(5)/318(4)/3(5) of BNS r/w Sec 21 of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Act 2019.
"Chabin Barman and Deepali Talukdar, parents of the main absconding accused, Deepankar Barman, were arrested on Saturday following the analysis of the materials collected during the searches conducted on the residence of Deepankar Barman. During the search, several incriminating documents were recovered. The investigation revealed that Chabin Barman and Deepali Talukdar had used funds collected through unregulated deposits to invest in a number of immovable properties and various financial assets, some of them in their own names. Based on this evidence, both were taken into custody," said the police in a statement.
"In addition, Mukesh Agarwal, a chartered accountant associated with the DB Stock Consultancy, was also arrested. It was discovered that Mukesh Agarwal was actively involved with Deepankar Barman and played a significant role in the financial operations of Deepankar Barman's DB Stock Consultancy. As the primary financial planner, Mukesh Agarwal managed bookkeeping, audits and other financial aspects of the DB Stock Consultancy. The Guwahati Police is currently tracking the flow of funds obtained through these unregulated deposits. Notices have also been issued to the family members of Deepankar Barman, requiring them to appear before the police on Monday for further questioning. To unearth the full extent of the scam and the nexus involved, assistance is being taken from specialised central agencies to ensure a thorough investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working diligently to uncover the full extent of this case," the statement added.
Earlier, Assam police arrested more than 60 people in connection with a multi-crore rupee illegal trading scam from different parts of the state, including prime accused Bishal Phukan, Swapnanil Das, Assamese actress Sumi Borah, and her husband Tarkik Borah (photographer).
Assam police have formed SITs to investigate the cases related to illegal trading scams.