# Organized crime and cybercrime investigations in Bangladesh > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/organized-crime-and-cybercrime-investigations-in-bangladesh > Updated: 2026-09-04T08:50:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Authorities in Bangladesh have conducted several operations targeting organized crime syndicates involved in drug trafficking, online fraud, and illegal gambling. In August, investigations revealed networks of Chinese nationals operating under the guise of tourists to facilitate international drug trafficking, online fraud, and human trafficking. During a major operation, officials seized ketamine and laboratory equipment from a makeshift lab in Dhaka, discovering that suspects were processing liquid ketamine into powder to smuggle abroad via courier services. These groups reportedly used the dark web for orders and the TRON cryptocurrency network for payments. In early September, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) dismantled an organized syndicate in Khulna operating online betting websites. The group used social media advertisements to lure users, who were required to ‘top up’ accounts using mobile financial services, bank accounts, or cryptocurrency. To evade detection, the syndicate frequently changed agent numbers and bank accounts before converting funds into cryptocurrency via platforms like Binance to launder money abroad. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Bangladesh police arrest four in online gambling and crypto laundering ring Bangladesh's CID arrested four individuals in Khulna for operating an online betting syndicate that laundered money abroad using cryptocurrency and mobile financial services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-police-arrest-four-in-online-gambling-and-crypto-laundering-ring ### 2026-08-24: Chinese nationals arrested in Bangladesh for organized crime Bangladeshi authorities have arrested Chinese nationals for operating organized crime networks involved in drug trafficking, online fraud, and human trafficking using short-term visas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-nationals-arrested-in-bangladesh-for-organized-crime --- Cite as: Organized crime and cybercrime investigations in Bangladesh. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/organized-crime-and-cybercrime-investigations-in-bangladesh