From Jamtara to Delhi: 15,000 Ghost Bank Accounts Linked to Cyber Fraud Unmasked by CID
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What happened
Jharkhand CID has uncovered a major cyber fraud operation involving over 15,000 mule bank accounts used for money laundering from fraudulent investment schemes. Seven individuals have been arrested fo...
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Last updated from feed: 22 August 2025 at 04:00 pm
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https://the420.in/jharkhand-cid-busts-cyber-crime-syndicate-15000-mule-accounts/
Report details
Published on
22 August 2025 at 04:00 pm
Reported by
The 420
Reported
banking
Target profile
investor
State
Jharkhand
City
Ranchi
Reported loss range
> ₹10000000
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