Muzaffarnagar cyber crime police have arrested a BSc student and a car driver for allegedly supplying bank accounts to cyber fraudsters in exchange for a five per cent commission, with investigators saying transactions worth ₹80 lakh were traced through the accounts linked to the two men.
Accounts Supplied to Fraud Network for Commission
According to police, the two accused made bank accounts available to cyber criminals operating in India and abroad. ASP Crime Indu Siddharth said in Baghpat on Wednesday that the arrests followed earlier action on February 12, 2026, when police had arrested Mayur Afzal Rana, Nadeem and Gufran, who were accused of providing mule accounts to cyber fraudsters.
Police said that after those arrests, cyber crime investigators continued probing the wider network. On the basis of the inquiry, a team raided the Rampuram area and arrested Talib, a resident of Bhojpur in Ghaziabad district, and Arshman, a resident of Abba Vihar under Khalapar police station limits.
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Police Trace ₹80 Lakh Through More Than 10 Accounts
Investigators said the two accused had allegedly provided more than 10 bank accounts to cyber fraudsters in the past month, and transactions worth ₹80 lakh were found in those accounts. Police also said the gang had cheated around 30 people and caused losses of about ₹18 crore over three months.
According to ASP Indu Siddharth, the arrested men received five per cent of the money deposited into the bank accounts. Police said three mobile phones were recovered from them. The two accused were allegedly linked to Mayur, described in the screenshots as a handler who arranged mule accounts for cyber fraudsters.
Police further said that several of the accounts used by the network had been opened in the names of women. Some of the money routed through the accounts was also allegedly transferred onward, and the investigation is continuing into the full banking trail of the racket.
Fake Company, Luxury Spending and Search for More Accused
Police said one of the accused, Arshman, was studying BSc and had created a fake transport company in an attempt to mislead investigators, using its bank account in cyber fraud transactions. The second accused, Talib, worked as a driver. A third associate, Rihan of Sujdu, is absconding and police said efforts are on to trace him.
The accused had joined the racket to fund expensive tastes and had spent money in Delhi and in local showrooms, hotels and restaurants. Police also said they had purchased expensive perfume worth ₹17,000. The two arrested men have been sent to jail, while investigators continue to examine the network’s bank accounts and the roles of other members.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
