GUWAHATI, Nov 13 - Yusuf Ali and Sukumuddin, two prime accused in the multi-crore-rupee scam in the implementation of the Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities in Assam, were arrested by the CID of Assam Police on Friday from Manakocha village of Goalpara district and Chhaygaon area of Kamrup district, respectively.
Yusuf is the owner of a Customer Service Point (CSP) of the State Bank of India located at Nepalikhuti area of Goalpara, while Sukumuddin is the owner of a CSP of the Bank of Baroda located at Champupara Bazar of Chhaygaon.
Both persons were absconding after the CID unearthed the scam.
