In the densely populated, bustling lanes of Lilong, in Thoubal district, a modern-day predator operates not with a weapon, but with a keyboard and a silver tongue. This is the story of Abdul Halim, son of Abdul Hekim, a man who has perfected the art of the scam, weaving a web of deception that has ensnared many and enriched him at the expense of their hard-earned savings. His method is a classic, yet it is executed with a manipulative charm that disarms even the reasonably cautious, proving that in the digital age, trust is the most valuable and most easily stolen currency.
Abdul Halim’s hunting ground is the interconnected world of social media. He doesn’t appear as a stranger with a suspicious profile; instead, he positions himself as a friend, a guide, a man of principle. His initial approach is always positive, even uplifting. He engages in conversations that are less about immediate financial gain and more about building a foundation of trust. He speaks eloquently, almost sermon-like, about the importance of morality, familial responsibility, and the disciplined path to financial success. He paints a picture of himself as a stable, government-employed individual—a man with a respectable job at the Agricultural Department, which serves as a powerful veneer of legitimacy. This carefully constructed facade is the first, and most crucial, layer of his trap.
The pivot from philosopher to financier is seamless. Once a rapport is established, Halim casually reveals his supposed expertise: he is a highly successful trader in the forex or stock market. With the confidence of a seasoned expert, he makes an offer that is designed to be irresistible: guaranteed monthly returns of 5 to 8% on any capital invested with him. In an economy of uncertainty, this promise of guaranteed, high-yield returns is a siren song. His convincing personality, bolstered by his earlier moral posturing, makes the offer seem not just legitimate, but a privileged opportunity.
The Bait and Switch: A Calculated Deception
The first month of the scheme is a masterclass in building false confidence. A victim, let’s call him Mr. Sharma, invests a modest sum—perhaps fifty thousand rupees. True to his word, by the end of the month, Abdul Halim delivers. A profit of 5% lands in Mr. Sharma’s account, accompanied by a message reaffirming their successful partnership and the bright future ahead. This initial success is not a coincidence; it is a deliberate investment in trust. The returned profit is simply bait, designed to lure a much larger prize.
Emboldened and convinced of Halim’s prowess, Mr. Sharma invests a significantly larger amount—his life’s savings, or money set aside for his children’s education. This is the moment Halim has been waiting for. The second month begins, but the communication starts to wane. The promised profit report never arrives. When Mr. Sharma’s inquiries become persistent, the excuses begin to flow. Halim was too busy with official duties to trade; a sudden family emergency demanded his attention; his internet connection was down for weeks, preventing market access. Then, the final curtain falls: his phone becomes permanently unreachable. Calls go straight to voicemail, messages on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger show a single tick, never turning blue. Abdul Halim has vanished into the digital ether.
For many victims, the story ends here, in a fog of frustration and resignation. After relentless calls, one might finally get through, only to be met with hollow promises. Halim will solemnly swear to return the principal amount in full within a month. But that deadline passes, then stretches into weeks and more months. The victim, exhausted and disheartened, often comes to a bitter acceptance, perhaps rationalizing the loss as a costly lesson or, in a tragic twist of psychology, believing it to be their unfortunate “destiny.”
The Victim Who Refused to be a Statistic
This time, however, Abdul Halim’s algorithm of exploitation targeted the wrong individual. His latest victim is Rafiqul, a sharp, tech-savvy engineering graduate and blogger from Guwahati. Unlike others who retreated in defeat, Rafiqul saw the scam not as a personal failure, but as a criminal act that demanded a response. He decided to fight back, systematically and relentlessly, turning Halim’s digital weapons against him.
Rafiqul’s counter-offensive is multi-pronged and devastatingly effective:
1. The Weapon of Public Exposure:
Understanding the power of information, Rafiqul first contacted local news portals in Lilong and Manipur, ensuring that Halim’s actions would no longer be a private secret but a public record. This is why you are reading this account. He is prepared to escalate this exposure to major national online newspapers and produce viral video content that will permanently tarnish Halim’s digital reputation.
2. Leveraging Government Action:
Rafiqul plans to take the fight directly to the institutions that grant Halim his power. He intends to tweet the entire story, with evidence, directly to the official handle of the Manipur Government. Furthermore, a formal complaint is ready to be mailed to the highest levels of the Agricultural Department, demanding accountability for an employee who is using his government position to lend credibility to criminal fraud.
3. Initiating Legal Repercussions:
A formal First Information Report (FIR) has already been filed with the Guwahati Cyber Crime department. This is not an empty threat; actions are already underway to trace the financial trail and freeze the bank accounts of Abdul Halim and his brother, which are held at HDFC Bank, cutting off the scam’s financial lifeline.
4. Community Alert and Prevention:
In a bold move, Rafiqul has proactively accessed Abdul Halim’s list of Facebook friends. He is personally messaging them, providing evidence and warning them of the ongoing scam, effectively burning Halim’s primary hunting ground and preventing future victims.
5. Building a National Containment Field:
Using the published news articles as official evidence, Rafiqul’s final step is to approach the Passport Office with a formal request to have Abdul Halim’s passport blacklisted. This preemptive measure is crucial to ensure this “Fraud Star” cannot take his well-practiced scams international, protecting potential victims beyond India’s borders.
This is the unfolding story of Abdul Halim of Lilong, Thoubal—a man who thought he could hide behind a screen and a string of broken promises. It serves as a stark warning to all: in a world where anyone can present a curated reality, extreme caution is your greatest asset. Protect your hard-earned money. Be eternally wary of promises that sound too good to be true, for they always are. And do not trust your finances to the hollow morality and manipulative charm of a scammer like Abdul Halim, for his reign is finally being challenged by the very justice he sought to evade.
