Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar
On July 22, 2026, criminal extortionists abducted a six-year-old boy named Rahmat Ali from Camp 11 in Ukhiya. The perpetrators targeted a vulnerable refugee family living inside Block E-4. They demanded a ransom of 320,000 taka for the child’s safe release. Terrified parents paid the money to save their young son from harm. The child returned home safely on July 26, 2026. The family stayed silent at first because kidnappers threatened their lives.
Social media videos exposed the crime shortly after the boy returned home. A video showing young Rahmat Ali spread rapidly across digital networks. Officers from Moynarghona Police Camp under APBn-8 immediately launched an investigation. Police teams tracked leads through multiple blocks in Cox’s Bazar.
Police made their first breakthrough on the night of July 27, 2026. Officers arrested thirty-year-old Zakaria during a targeted night raid. Interrogations revealed important details about the extortion network. Information from Zakaria led police directly to Camp 18 early on July 29, 2026.
APBn officers raided Block K-8 and Block K-9 during coordinated operations. They captured three additional suspects during these midnight raids. Officers identified the suspects as Saber, Zubair, and Mohammad Solam. Police handed all four suspects over to Ukhiya Police Station for formal legal action.
Authorities are prosecuting the men under Bangladesh’s Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. APBn officials confirmed that broader investigations remain active across Ukhiya. Police officers are tracking additional accomplices linked to this extortion ring.
Abduction networks inflict deep trauma on innocent families living in crowded camps. Vulnerable refugees face extreme financial hardship and severe emotional distress. Criminal groups try to exploit helpless parents through intimidation and violence. These criminal acts disrupt peace and create fear among camp residents.
Law enforcement officers continue to increase daily patrols throughout the camps. APBn personnel work tirelessly to dismantle criminal extortion syndicates in Ukhiya. Police urge residents to report suspicious activities without any hesitation. Authorities promise complete protection for victims who share information with law enforcement.
Police officers work around the clock to maintain order inside all refugee camps. Law enforcement officials stress that criminal behavior receives zero tolerance. Officers establish secure checkpoints across critical roads in Cox’s Bazar. Patrol teams monitor camp perimeters day and night to stop criminal activity.
Community leaders express deep gratitude to police for rescuing vulnerable residents. Local families depend heavily on active law enforcement protection in Ukhiya. Police presence brings relief to parents worried about child safety in the blocks. Law enforcement officers actively engage with block leaders to identify security threats early.
Extortion rings target defenseless children to force money from desperate families. Police officers use advanced intelligence tools to track criminal communications. Officers inspect suspected hideouts across various camp blocks during regular patrols. The quick arrest of four suspects sends a strong warning to all criminal networks.
Legal proceedings against the four accused individuals move forward swiftly. Judicial authorities prepare formal court documents based on evidence collected by APBn. Victim support teams assist young Rahmat Ali and his family during this recovery period. Police assure the public that safety remains the highest priority for all camp operations.
