Two Arrested for Conducting Fraudulent Biometric Data Collection in Assam
2 Men Hold Fake Biometric Drive In Assam, Give Youths Rs 200, Arrested
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In Cachar district, Assam, two men from Mizoram were arrested for allegedly running a fraudulent biometric data collection operation. They lured local youths into providing facial scans and biometric information in exchange for ₹200 (approximately $2.40 USD), claiming affiliation with a foreign company.
- 01Two men were arrested for conducting unauthorized biometric data collection in Assam.
- 02They allegedly offered local youths ₹200 for facial scans and biometric registration.
- 03The operation was conducted without proper authorization or documentation.
- 04Over 200 individuals' biometric data may have been collected during the operation.
- 05Authorities are investigating the potential misuse of the collected data.
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Two men, Vanlalrinchhana (33) and Raymond Vatha Chozah (34), both from Mizoram, were arrested by police in Silchar, Cachar district, Assam, for conducting a suspicious biometric data collection operation. They allegedly lured local youths into providing their facial scans and biometric information by offering cash payments of ₹200 (roughly $2.40 USD). The operation, which took place in a marriage hall, raised red flags due to the lack of proper authorization and documentation. Police suspect that more than 200 individuals, primarily unemployed youths, participated under the pretense of a
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This incident raises concerns about the security and privacy of biometric data among local youths, highlighting the need for stringent regulations on data collection practices.
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