The Cyber wing of Delhi Police in Central Delhi uncovered a cyber fraud mule account syndicate, leading to the arrest of two key operatives from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The syndicate, involving nearly 30 bank accounts, was allegedly used to channel proceeds of cybercrime. The arrests were made in connection with a cyber financial fraud case amounting to Rs 1.91 lakh.
Police revealed that the case emerged when a victim reported unauthorized transactions from his bank account after his mobile phone was compromised. The victim noticed Rs 1.91 lakh being fraudulently transferred without consent, suspecting cyber fraudsters’ involvement. An FIR was lodged at Cyber Central police station in Central Delhi, initiating an investigation into the matter.
During the investigation, a detailed financial analysis exposed a money-laundering mechanism where fraud proceeds were used to repay loans, including gold loans, to disguise their illicit origin. The trail led to the apprehension of the accused in Jaipur, Rajasthan, who were actively involved in providing mule bank accounts for cyber fraud syndicates. The accused disclosed their roles in facilitating the transfer of stolen funds through multiple accounts.
The arrested individuals, Rohit Kumar Bairwa and Lokesh Mahawar, confessed to their involvement in arranging mule bank accounts and receiving commissions for their services. The investigation further revealed that cybercriminals gained access to victims’ mobile phones and banking apps to carry out unauthorized transactions. Police recovered incriminating evidence, including mobile phones used in the crime, and are continuing the probe to identify other syndicate members and complete the financial trail analysis.
