NewsFlash Daily™
11 March 
Statewide operation by Bihar Police under Cyber Prahar 2.0 uncovers large mule bank account network linked to cyber fraud; 86 FIRs registered across districts
Patna: A large-scale cybercrime crackdown in Bihar has resulted in the arrest of 141 individuals, including several bank employees, during a coordinated statewide operation targeting mule bank account networks allegedly used in cyber fraud cases across India.
According to officials, the operation was carried out by the Bihar Police on Wednesday as part of its intensified campaign to dismantle financial networks that assist cybercriminals in moving illegally obtained money. Authorities said the action forms part of ‘Cyber Prahar 2.0,’ a specialized drive against digital financial crimes.
Statewide Operation Under Cyber Prahar 2.0
Police confirmed that the crackdown led to the registration of 86 First Information Reports (FIRs) across multiple districts in the state. Investigators believe that the individuals involved were part of a systematic network that provided mule bank accounts, enabling cyber fraudsters to transfer and withdraw illegally obtained funds without directly exposing themselves.
Officials explained that mule accounts are often created or operated by individuals who allow their bank accounts to be used by criminals for financial transactions linked to fraud, online scams, and other cyber offences.
Cyber Crime and Security Unit Statement
In an official statement, the Cyber Crime and Security Unit of the Bihar Police confirmed that coordinated raids were conducted simultaneously in several districts.
“Action was taken against 141 individuals, including arrests and issuance of legal notices, across various districts of Bihar. A total of 86 FIRs have been registered for their alleged involvement in operating mule bank accounts,” the statement said.
Authorities further indicated that some bank employees were also among those detained, highlighting concerns about internal vulnerabilities that allow such networks to operate within the formal banking system.
Growing Concern Over Mule Account Networks
Law enforcement agencies across India have been increasingly targeting mule account networks, which play a critical role in facilitating cyber fraud operations, including phishing scams, digital payment fraud, and online financial deception.
Officials said dismantling such networks is essential to disrupt the financial channels that enable cybercriminals to quickly move stolen funds across multiple accounts, making recovery difficult for investigators.
