Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Two individuals, who are reportedly involved in providing mule accounts for cyber fraud and conducting illegal bank transactions of fraudulent money from a city’s hotel, were arrested by the crime branch with an illegal firearm and five live cartridges, an official said on Thursday.
DCP (crime) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi told media persons that they received information that two persons stayed at a hotel near Gangwal bus stand who were providing mule accounts for illegal bank transactions.
They raided the mentioned place and arrested Amit Kumar Bhoi of Vadodara, Gujarat and Golu alias Shivam Singodiya of Gandhi Nagar, Indore. During a search, the officials recovered an illegal firearm and five live cartridges along with checkbooks and debit cards.
The accused had 2 cases of loot registered against them. During interrogation, the accused allegedly told police that Amit had come to the city to transact the illegal money earned from cyber fraud or online gambling.
He had given his account on rent to someone at one percent of commission and recently transacted Rs 67 lakh to an account. The accused allegedly told cops that they used to provide mule accounts in exchange for commission.
During investigation, it came to light that the accused have a connection with Shubham Namdev, Aman Mishra, Himanshu Vishwakarma and Vishal Potle who are wanted in cyber fraud activities. The police have registered a case against the accused under relevant sections of Arms Act and will register a case for fraud after a thorough investigation.
