A lookout notice has been issued against four monks from the Vadtal Swaminarayan temple, suspected of defrauding people of Rs. 3.04 crore through false temple land acquisition schemes, as they may have fled the country (Deshgujarat). In Assam, a major online trading scam has emerged, amounting to Rs. 2,200 crore, prompting state authorities to form a Special Investigation Team and involve the Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department for thorough investigations (Lokmat Times). The scam’s kingpin, Bishal Phukan, has been arrested, but several accomplices, including actress Sumi Borah, remain at large, with police launching a manhunt for them (Times of India). Furthermore, another case in Karimganj has also seen lookout notices issued for individuals involved in a Rs. 400 crore online trading fraud, highlighting the widespread nature of these scams (Barak Bulletin). Authorities are advising the public to be cautious of investment schemes promising high returns and emphasizing the need for awareness to prevent future fraud (Lokmat Times). As investigations unfold, police continue to seize properties associated with the fraudsters and analyze documents to ascertain the full extent of their financial misconduct (Newsdrum).