Ahmedabad: Paldi police on Thursday registered an offence against a 34-year-old man from Gomtipur for allegedly operating a mule bank account used in multiple cyberfraud cases across states. This development comes as law enforcement agencies intensify their crackdown on local financial intermediaries who facilitate national crime syndicates.Police said analysis of the Samanvaya portal — a centralized database for tracking cybercrime trends — revealed that this specific bank account was directly linked to several complaints registered in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. During the inquiry, the account holder admitted that he allowed another accused to use his account for illegal transactions.He allegedly deposited 10.20 lakh, handed over his ATM card, cheque book, and PIN, and received 20,000 as commission for his cooperation. Police stated the account was used to route fraud money through a complex web of transfers to evade detection. Further probe is on to trace the primary masterminds behind the operation, as officials warn residents against “renting” their bank credentials for quick cash.
