Major Cyber Fraud Uncovered in Rajasthan: Money Routed Abroad via Mule Accounts and Crypto
Cyber fraud and money laundering cases are on the rise in Rajasthan. According to police, funds obtained through cyber scams are being funneled through mule accounts to reach masterminds sitting abroad. To evade law enforcement, fraudsters are converting the stolen money into cryptocurrencies and other digital currencies.
Recent interrogations of suspects arrested in Rajasthan revealed that agents are using young people’s bank accounts to circulate the stolen funds. Data from the Cyber Crime Police Station in Dharamshala shows that in 2023 and 2024, eight cases involved a total of ₹2,64,72,000 in scams carried out under the pretext of digital arrest, online reviews, and investments.
Police investigations identified Jaipur, Sri Ganganagar, and nearby districts as hubs for cyber fraud. In just one week, 10 suspects were arrested, and ₹18,91,000 was recovered. ASP Praveen Dhiman of Cyber Crime Police Station, Dharamshala, stated that investigations confirmed links to Rajasthan and revealed that agents are actively using young people’s bank accounts to circulate the stolen money.
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