Cybercrime crackdown in India involves arrests and major banking fraud

Cybercrime activities involving sophisticated fraud and mule account networks are being targeted by Indian law enforcement. In Rajsamand, police arrested Deepu, also known as Chhotu Mandal, in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The suspect allegedly operated as a facilitator for international cybercriminals, arranging mule bank accounts used to launder stolen funds. The gang reportedly used fake profiles of women on dating apps and social media to deceive victims. Authorities seized mobile phones, numerous SIM cards, debit cards, and banking documents during the arrest.

In a separate incident in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, a victim reported the theft of 5 lakh rupees from his bank account. Notably, the victim, Naveen Kumar Sharma, had previously deactivated all net banking and mobile banking services. Despite the lack of digital access, the funds were transferred on August 12, prompting investigations into potential technical vulnerabilities or bank-level security flaws.