The East Kutch District Police in Gujarat have uncovered a cyber fraud network under the state government’s “Operation Mule Hunt 2.0”, recovering details of approximately 105 suspected mule accounts linked to transactions worth around ₹44 crore. Officials said the operation led to the arrest of four members of an alleged interstate cyber fraud syndicate, while four other accused remain absconding.
Investigation Triggered by Intelligence Inputs
According to police, the operation was launched on the basis of specific intelligence inputs and human intelligence gathered by the Cyber Crime Police Station in East Kutch. Superintendent of Police Sagar Bagmar said the district police had been carrying out investigations and taking action under the recently launched initiative aimed at tackling cyber-enabled financial crime.
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Acting on what police described as credible information, teams conducted operations that resulted in the detention of suspected members of the network. Authorities said the arrests were part of an ongoing effort to dismantle organised cyber fraud structures operating across state boundaries.
Digital Evidence Reveals Scale of Network
Investigators recovered a large cache of digital financial data during the probe, providing insight into the alleged scale of the operation. Police said information relating to nearly 105 mule accounts was found, with records indicating transactions amounting to about ₹44 crore across multiple accounts.
Preliminary findings suggest the accused used mule accounts to route proceeds generated through cyber frauds committed in different states. Officials said victims were allegedly spread across various parts of the country.
Possible International Connections Under Probe
Police said early findings also point to possible international dimensions of the network. According to investigators, some activities linked to the operation have been traced to Sri Lanka.
An FIR has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. While four accused have been arrested, four others are still absconding, and efforts are underway to locate them.
The Cyber Crime Branch is continuing its investigation to identify the wider financial network linked to the operation. Officials said further action will depend on evidence that emerges during the course of the probe.
