Guwahati: Five individuals implicated in Assam’s massive online trading scam have been released on default bail by the Gauhati High Court.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reportedly failed to file charges within the mandated 90-day period.
Those granted bail include Sapnanil Das, Jiten Deka, Abhijit Chanda, Bishal Phukan, and Tapan Bora.
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Default bail is granted under Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, requiring the release of an accused if charges aren’t filed in time.
However, the court denied bail to prime accused Sumi Borah and three others: Sanjib Deka, Chandan Nath, and Subhanjyoti Kurmi. Sumi Borah’s bail plea was rejected by the Special Judge for CBI Cases on November 19.
The CBI is currently probing 41 cases related to the scam, which prompted the Assam government to request central intervention.
