Two Arrested in Rajasthan for Online Fraud Under 'Mule Hunter' Campaign
Rajasthan: Bundi police nabs 2 men for online fraud under campaign 'Mule Hunter'
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In Bundi district, Rajasthan, police arrested two men for online fraud as part of the 'Mule Hunter' campaign aimed at combating cybercrime. The suspects allegedly defrauded individuals from as far as Murshidabad, West Bengal, and Pune, Maharashtra, with total amounts exceeding ₹56,000 (approximately $675 USD).
- 01Two suspects arrested for online fraud in Rajasthan.
- 02Fraudulent activities targeted victims in Murshidabad, West Bengal, and Pune, Maharashtra.
- 03Total amount defrauded exceeds ₹56,000 (approximately $675 USD).
- 04Arrests made under the 'Mule Hunter' campaign to combat cybercrime.
- 05Investigation ongoing to uncover further links in the fraud network.
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In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Bundi police in Rajasthan arrested two individuals, Parmanand (25) and Shaifi Adnan (23), under the 'Mule Hunter' campaign. This initiative aims to address the rising incidents of online fraud. The police's investigation revealed that Parmanand fraudulently received ₹33,339 (approximately $400 USD) from a complainant in Murshidabad, West Bengal, while also allegedly defrauding another individual in Pune, Maharashtra, for amounts of ₹9,630 and ₹13,890 (approximately $115 and $165 USD, respectively). Shaifi Adnan was also implicated, having received ₹9,630 in his account. The police action was guided by Superintendent of Police Avneesh Kumar Sharma and involved the analysis of suspected mule accounts. The authorities seized two mobile phones used in the fraud and are continuing their investigation to identify other potential links in the fraud ring.
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This crackdown on cyber fraud is crucial for enhancing the safety and trust of online transactions for residents in Rajasthan and beyond.
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