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Indore Duo Held for Bank Account Used in Multi-State Scams
3 Oct
Summary
- Two men arrested for using a bank account as a mule account.
- The account was linked to 10 cybercrime complaints across multiple states.
- Operation Matrix led to the arrest of the photographer and company employee.
Indore's Crime Branch has apprehended two individuals in connection with a multi-state cyber fraud operation. The arrested men allegedly allowed a Bank of India account to function as a mule account, facilitating cybercrimes reported across numerous Indian states. Authorities flagged the account after receiving intelligence from national cybercrime reporting agencies.
The investigation revealed that the account, registered under a photographer's name, was reportedly operated by a private company employee. Records indicate a total of 10 cyber fraud complaints linked to this specific account, originating from various states including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana. Both suspects have been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Further investigations are underway to scrutinize the bank account's financial transactions and identify any other individuals involved in its operation. Police are actively exploring connections to a wider interstate cybercrime network to dismantle the fraudulent operation.
