Haryana Police Crackdown on Cybercrime: Unmasking Mule Accounts
Haryana Police have identified 91 bank branches where cybercriminals are allegedly operating 'mule accounts' for fraudulent transactions. The operation targets staff negligence facilitating cybercrime. Raids in Karnal and Yamunanagar revealed accounts under false pretenses, involving significant transaction sums. The strategy includes bank monitoring, rapid fraud analysis, and accountability enforcement.
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In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Haryana Police have identified 91 bank branches across the state where 'mule accounts' are allegedly being used by cybercriminals for large-scale fraudulent transactions.
Officials revealed that 26 branches are in Gurugram and 24 in Nuh, where detailed inspections are underway with teams from the Cyber Crime Wing examining records for potential negligence or collusion among bank staff.
This initiative has already led to raids in Karnal and Yamunanagar, uncovering accounts opened under false pretenses and millions in suspicious transactions. The operation, led by Police Chief Shatrujeet Kapur, emphasizes strict monitoring and accountability of bank officials to safeguard citizens' finances.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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