Assam Woman Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar Foreign Money Transfer Case Linked to Pakistan

In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through Assam, Tezpur Police have arrested Jyotika Kalita, a woman involved in illegal foreign money transfers, revealing her direct connections to Pakistan.

The investigation has escalated from a local financial crime into a case with international implications.

Jyotika Kalita, a resident of Barjhar Gaon’s Saikia Chuburi in Sonitpur district of Assam, was arrested along with her brother Jitu Kalita, and associates Shimu Das and Abhijit Das, after police detected suspicious foreign transactions in their bank accounts last Friday night.

Investigators found that all four had received funds from multiple international sources, pointing to a sophisticated network of unregulated money transfers.

Pakistan Connection and Dubai Travel

Police confirmed that Jyotika Kalita is married to a Pakistani national residing in the United Arab Emirates(UAE). Following her marriage on February 25, 2025, she frequently traveled to Dubai and other parts of the UAE.

“Based on credible intelligence, we targeted Jyotika Kalita as the prime suspect. Our investigation uncovered extensive evidence linking her to foreign financial networks, including transactions tied to Pakistan,” said Deputy Superintendent of Police Ankur Bora, Sonitpur.

Bora also mentioned that Jyotika initially met the Pakistani national through social media before their marriage. Her prior employment in Dubai facilitated frequent international transactions, many of which were suspicious and flagged by the police during their probe.

Seizures and Evidence

During coordinated raids, Tezpur Police seized 44 ATM cards, 17 bank passbooks, multiple cheque books, a Dubai bank passbook, and several passports from the residences of Jyotika and her associates. “The scale of these operations is unprecedented in the region,” said DSP Bora, highlighting the sophisticated nature of the network.

Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation

Earlier, a case had been registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 340(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) under case number 770/25. Jyotika Kalita has been remanded to Tezpur Central Jail, while the other three accused were also remanded for further investigation till December 5.

“Strict action will be taken against all individuals involved in illegal foreign money dealings,” said Ankur Jyoti Bora, Superintendent of Police, Rangapara Subdivision. Police officials confirmed that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network and any additional international links.

Broader Implications

The case underscores the growing challenges faced by Indian authorities in combating cross-border financial crimes. Police sources say that such networks, facilitated by social media connections and international travel, could have wider financial security implications if left unchecked.

Also Read: Two Suspected ISI Agents Arrested in Arunachal Pradesh; Accused of Spying on Indian Army Movements