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Mule account racket used in cyber fraud busted; 22 accounts linked to Rs 7.42 crore in complaints

Updated On: 08 August, 2026 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

According to police, the complainant was contacted through Telegram and offered high returns for completing online tasks. The accused allegedly persuaded the complainant to deposit a total of Rs 4,07,764 into different bank accounts on multiple occasions

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A mule account network allegedly used to route money obtained through cyber fraud has been uncovered during an investigation by Khar police, with 22 bank accounts linked to 42 complaints registered across the country involving approximately Rs 7.42 crore.

The investigation began in connection with a case registered at Khar Police Station under Crime Register No. 183/2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), read with Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act.

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