By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Police have uncovered a network of cyber crimes operated through mule bank accounts in Narsinghpur District, exposing illegal financial transactions worth nearly Rs 15 crore. During the investigation, police identified around 180 bank accounts being used as mule accounts to channel money obtained through cyber fraud.
Officials said that 35 such accounts have so far been frozen, while 17 accused persons have been arrested and sent to jail. During the operation, police also seized nine passbooks, four ATM cards and nine mobile phones.
According to investigators, the accused lured ordinary citizens with small financial incentives and obtained access to their bank accounts, passbooks and ATM cards. These accounts were then used for illegal transactions related to online gaming platforms, cyber fraud and sextortion cases operated from within and outside the state.
Acting on complaints, Superintendent of Police Rishikesh Meena constituted a special team to conduct a detailed investigation using technical analysis and banking data. The team examined online transactions and account linkages to identify the network.
Police said the accused transferred money obtained through cyber fraud into various accounts and later withdrew or redirected it through gaming platforms to conceal the source.
Cases have been registered against the accused in Stationganj, Gadarwara and Kareli police station areas. Police added that investigations are ongoing and further action will follow as more details emerge.
