Gujarat Police Break Up Massive ₹632 Crore Cybercrime Syndicate, 13 Arrests Made

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Gujarat Police Dismantle Massive Cyber Mule Network Worth ₹631.86 Crore

In a significant breakthrough, the Gujarat Police have taken down a massive cybercrime-linked mule account network, leading to the arrest of 13 individuals across four cities.

Major Operation Underway

The operation, code-named “Operation Mule Hunt 2.0,” has been hailed as one of the largest cyber mule takedowns in recent years, with transactions worth over ₹631.86 crore linked to the accused.

According to police officials, the suspects allegedly operated mule bank accounts, shell firms, and layered financial channels to facilitate online frauds, including investment scams, internet banking frauds, UPI-related crimes, and deposit-related cybercrime cases.

The investigation, involving multiple agencies and jurisdictions, revealed that the accused had opened and managed mule accounts using fake or manipulated business entities to route cyber fraud proceeds across different states.

Network Structure Exposed

The network operated through multiple transaction layers to conceal the origin and destination of illicit funds. Police officials stated that the accused were connected to nearly 1,000 cyber fraud complaints across India, with the majority coming from Maharashtra (137), Karnataka (126), and Gujarat (77).

The total value of transactions linked to the network was estimated at approximately ₹631.86 crore.

The arrests were made during simultaneous operations across Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Bharuch, and Rajkot by Gujarat’s Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCE). The police have seized digital devices, transaction records, and interstate links to identify additional handlers, beneficiaries, and financial operators associated with the network.

Law Enforcement Focus Intensifies

This case highlights the growing concern over the use of mule accounts in organized cybercrime operations across India. Law enforcement agencies have intensified their focus on identifying account providers, shell entities, and intermediaries that help cyber fraud syndicates move illicit funds quickly across states.