Archive · 26 Jun 2025
CBI Intensifies Cybercrime Crackdown, Targets Mule Bank Accounts
The CBI is cracking down on cybercriminals who use fake bank accounts, called "mule accounts", to steal money.
These accounts are opened without proper verification.
The CBI raided 42 locations across five states and found over 8 lakh suspicious accounts.
Cybercriminals use these to collect money from scams like fake arrests, impersonation, and investment schemes.
The CBI thinks some bank officials might have helped criminals open these accounts.
They have arrested nine people and are gathering evidence to stop the fraud.
CBI identified over 8 lakh mule bank accounts used in cybercrimes.
Operation Chakra-V involved raids at 42 locations across five states.
Cybercriminals utilize mule accounts for fraudulent activities like digital arrest scams and investment frauds.
Investigations suggest potential collusion between cybercriminals and bank officials.
Nine individuals, including middlemen, have been arrested in connection to the case.
- Who
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting the operation.
- What
- The CBI conducted raids as part of Operation Chakra-V to investigate and dismantle a network of mule bank accounts used in cybercrimes.
- When
- The CBI announced the findings of its investigation on Thursday.
- Where
- Raids were conducted across five states: Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To combat cyber fraud networks and address fraudulent activities involving mule bank accounts.
Potential Facilitators
CBI
Account Verification
Potential Facilitators
Bank officials are suspected of colluding with cybercriminals by opening accounts without proper KYC.
CBI
The CBI is taking action to curb cybercrime.
- Operation Name
- Operation Chakra-V
- Agency Involved
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Mule Accounts Identified
- 8 lakh+
- Locations Raided
- 42
- States Involved
- Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrests Made
- 9
Sources
CBI raids 42 locations across Delhi, UP, Haryana in cybercrime crackdown under Operation Chakra-V
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