RAB claims to have arrested 12 bitcoin traders

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Monday claimed to have arrested 12 persons, including a mastermind, behind illegal bitcoin operation in the country.

The alleged mastermind was identified as Ismail Hossain Sumon alias "Coin Sumon".

RAB’s Legal and Media Wing Director Commander Khandaker Al Moin confirmed the arrest.

RAB will hold a press conference to share details later in the day.