Woman Apprehended for Alleged Role in Interstate Cybercrime Network
A 22-year-old woman has been taken into custody by law enforcement authorities for her suspected involvement in facilitating mule bank accounts for an extensive interstate cybercrime syndicate. The arrest was made in Greater Noida West, Uttar Pradesh, following a series of investigations into multiple cyber fraud complaints.
Details of the Cyber Fraud Operation
According to police reports, the woman confessed to procuring and supplying mule bank accounts on a commission basis. These accounts were allegedly used to receive illicit funds from victims across different states. Specifically, two bank accounts registered under the name of a resident from Vijay Vihar were identified as being instrumental in the fraudulent activities.
Financial Impact and Victim Details
The compromised accounts reportedly received significant sums of money siphoned from unsuspecting individuals. One account was used to collect Rs 50,000 from a resident of Bengaluru, while another account received Rs 3.8 lakh from a victim in Telangana. A senior police officer elaborated that these accounts were exploited to deceive victims through fake cryptocurrency and online trading platforms, highlighting the sophisticated nature of the cyber fraud.
Investigation and Connections to Other Accused
During interrogation, the arrested woman disclosed that the bank account kits had been supplied by a co-accused woman, who was previously arrested on February 5. She further revealed the involvement of an individual named Vivan, who is alleged to be the kingpin of this criminal nexus. Police authorities have confirmed that efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend Vivan, as part of a broader crackdown on the syndicate.
Note: This article focuses solely on the cybercrime arrest and does not cover unrelated geopolitical events mentioned in the original text, such as attacks involving Israel, Iran, or the US, to maintain relevance to the crime report.
