Haryana Police have arrested a man from Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district for allegedly being part of an organised cyber fraud network operating across Gujarat and Haryana. Investigators found that a mule bank account linked to the accused was connected with 178 cyber fraud complaints across India, involving alleged losses of about ₹114.32 crore.
Mule Account Linked to 178 Complaints
The arrested accused has been identified as Mohammad Iqbal Arif, a resident of Raipur Muari village under Hathgam police station in Fatehpur district. Police alleged that he was associated with an organised cybercrime syndicate that targeted victims across multiple states through online financial fraud.
FCRF’s Flagship Cyber Law Certification Returns With a New Four-Week Cohort
According to investigators, the gang allegedly targeted businesspersons, property dealers and other individuals. The accused has been taken to Haryana on police custody remand, while efforts are underway to trace another suspect who remains absconding.
Probe Began From October 2025 Case
The investigation began during the probe into a cyber fraud case registered in October 2025. During the inquiry, the district cyber crime unit identified the accused through the Samanvaya Portal.
Investigators then traced a suspected mule bank account and cross-verified its details with national cybercrime records. Police said the account was found to be linked to 178 cyber fraud complaints registered across the country, collectively involving alleged fraud of approximately ₹114.32 crore.
Police further found that the mule account was operated in the name of Janseva Trust, based in Abunagar, Fatehpur. Following these leads, investigators traced Mohammad Iqbal Arif and registered an FIR against him on June 17.
Money Trail Under Investigation
Investigating agencies are now examining how the mule bank accounts were operated and how fraud proceeds were routed through multiple accounts. Financial transactions, banking records, digital evidence and communication logs are being analysed to determine the role of other individuals linked to the alleged network.
Cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said organised cybercrime syndicates increasingly use mule bank accounts to quickly move stolen funds across several accounts, making the money trail harder to trace. He advised people not to share bank accounts, ATM cards, cheque books or internet banking credentials with anyone in exchange for commission or financial incentives.
The investigation is continuing, with Haryana Police and other agencies working to identify additional members of the network and uncover the complete financial trail. Officials said further legal action will be taken against those found involved on the basis of evidence collected during the probe.
