Nagaon: The District Commissioner of Nagaon district, Devashish Sharma, has now become the target of a disturbing cyber fraud (Devashish Sharma Fake Account Scam). Known not only as a capable administrator but also as a socially committed individual and an artist, Sharma is well regarded locally. The misuse of his identity in this incident has triggered strong reactions across the district. A question is now being widely raised—what is the real objective behind this entire operation? Is it a planned conspiracy to socially defame a popular and respected officer, or merely an easy means to extort money?
The cybercriminal group involved has previously been linked to cheating innocent people and siphoning off money. This time, however, they crossed a line by using the identity of a senior government officer. Fake accounts were created in the name of the District Commissioner on social media platforms such as Messenger and WhatsApp, through which the fraudsters began directly communicating with people (Fake social media account scam).
The web of fraud
The modus operandi of this criminal network was highly calculated. They would first build trust by engaging in casual conversations. Then came the real move—citing personal difficulties, they would ask for financial help. To make the scam appear credible, they even provided a bank account number for depositing money (Assam cyber crime).
This alarming fraud came to light only when an acquaintance of the District Commissioner received such a message seeking money. Sensing something suspicious, the person immediately brought the matter to the notice of Devashish Sharma. Without delay, the District Commissioner alerted the public through social media, urging everyone to ignore any such messages circulated in his name.
Strong Public Reaction
The incident has sparked intense debate in Nagaon. One section of people believes this is a well-planned conspiracy aimed at damaging the District Commissioner’s popularity. Others see it simply as a money-making tactic with no deeper motive.
Whatever the case may be, the audacity of using the name of a trusted and popular officer has left the people of Nagaon shocked. There is now a growing demand from all sections to identify the racket behind this brazen fraud and to take strict legal action against those responsible.
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