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Crime
Mule Account Linked to 26 Cyber Fraud Cases Across 10 States, Man Arrested
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 01:37 PM
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Indian cybercrime investigators have seized a mule account that was used in 26 fraud cases spanning ten states, leading to the arrest of a suspect.
Indian cybercrime authorities have identified and seized a mule account that played a central role in 26 fraud cases reported across ten states. The account was used to funnel stolen funds from victims to the perpetrator’s network.
Law enforcement officials say the mule account facilitated the transfer of illicit money, making it a key link in the investigation. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was apprehended after a coordinated operation involving several state police units.
Investigators are continuing to trace the flow of funds and identify other individuals involved. The case underscores the growing sophistication of cyber fraud schemes that exploit intermediary accounts to launder money.
Law enforcement officials say the mule account facilitated the transfer of illicit money, making it a key link in the investigation. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was apprehended after a coordinated operation involving several state police units.
Investigators are continuing to trace the flow of funds and identify other individuals involved. The case underscores the growing sophistication of cyber fraud schemes that exploit intermediary accounts to launder money.