Cyber crime mule accounts are becoming a serious problem in Bihar. Cyber crime mule accounts are being misused by fraud gangs who promise easy money to poor villagers and small shop owners.
First, criminals approach people and offer them a 10 to 15 percent commission. In return, they ask them to open new bank accounts. Then, the account holders hand over ATM cards, passbooks, and OTP details. As a result, criminals gain full control of these accounts.
Next, the Bihar Economic Offences Unit (EOU) started an investigation. Officers found 616 mule accounts in different rural areas. These accounts received money from online fraud, fake trading apps, betting platforms, and gaming scams. Soon after, criminals withdrew the money and kept most of it.
Moreover, scammers used fake reasons such as GST refunds, CSR funds, and government payments to win trust. In some cases, bank correspondents and employees helped open these accounts. Therefore, police arrested several people and froze many bank accounts.
Meanwhile, officials warned that this scam is spreading across India. Earlier investigations found lakhs of similar mule accounts nationwide. Hence, citizens should never share bank details, OTPs, or ATM cards with anyone.
