Dhaka, Mar 26 (V7N) – The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-1) has arrested eight individuals, including the mastermind behind a railway ticket black market ring, in operations conducted at Dhaka’s Airport and Kamalapur Railway Stations.

At a press conference held at the RAB-1 office in Uttara, Lieutenant Commander Mohammad Zakiul Karim provided details of the operation.

Exploiting Eid Ticket Sales

With Bangladesh Railway implementing a 100% online ticketing system through Shohoz.com, black marketeers took advantage of the high demand for Eid travel, hoarding and reselling tickets at inflated prices.

"As soon as Eid train tickets were released, they were being sold out instantly. Our intelligence surveillance led us to the ringleader and his network," said Lt. Commander Karim.

How the Gang Operated

  • Uttam Chandra Das (34) was arrested at Dhaka Airport Railway Station with a printed copy of an illegally obtained online ticket.

  • Based on his confession, RAB arrested three more individuals, including outsourcing employees of Bangladesh Railway.

  • Investigations revealed that some employees of Shohoz.com were also collaborating in the black market scheme.

Illegal Profits & Criminal History

  • Uttam admitted to reselling 500–700 railway tickets each Eid season, earning between 3–4 lakh taka illegally.

  • He already has four criminal cases filed against him.

Seized Items & Legal Action

RAB recovered:

  • 12 mobile phones
  • 303,042 taka in cash

Authorities have confirmed that legal proceedings are underway against the eight arrested individuals.

END/MSS/AJ