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Crime
Bihar Uncovers 109,000 Mule Accounts Holding ₹72.53 Cr in Fraud Schemes
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 06:16 PM
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The Bihar government has identified 109,000 mule accounts that collectively hold ₹72.53 crore, all linked to various fraud cases.
The state government of Bihar has flagged 109,000 mule accounts that together hold a balance of ₹72.53 crore. These accounts, which are often used to launder money from fraudulent schemes, were identified through a coordinated audit of banking records. The flagged accounts are linked to multiple fraud cases that have been investigated by the state’s cybercrime and financial crime units.
The discovery comes after a series of investigations into online scams and phishing attacks that targeted citizens across the state. By tracing the flow of funds, officials were able to isolate the mule accounts that served as intermediaries for illicit transactions.
Bihar’s authorities have announced plans to close the identified accounts and pursue legal action against the individuals and entities that operated them. The move is part of a broader effort to curb financial fraud and protect consumers from cyber‑crime.
The discovery comes after a series of investigations into online scams and phishing attacks that targeted citizens across the state. By tracing the flow of funds, officials were able to isolate the mule accounts that served as intermediaries for illicit transactions.
Bihar’s authorities have announced plans to close the identified accounts and pursue legal action against the individuals and entities that operated them. The move is part of a broader effort to curb financial fraud and protect consumers from cyber‑crime.