Sector 7 police in Rourkela apprehended five suspects involved in a well-organized mule account syndicate.
The accused—Rahul Roy (30), KP Subham (27), Abhijit Nayak (22), Rohitosh Koila (24), and Ajit Munda (30)—were allegedly operating fake bank accounts used to launder money from cybercrimes.
According to Deputy SP Jogeshwar Panda, the group was part of a syndicate that procured SIM cards and forged documents to open bank accounts in the names of unsuspecting individuals. These accounts were then sold or rented to cybercriminals for routing illicit funds.
Police have launched a deeper investigation into the money trail, potential involvement of banking personnel, and connections to larger cybercrime networks. Forensic analysis of seized electronic devices is underway to trace further leads.
The five accused have been produced in court and remanded to judicial custody. Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious financial activity, as mule accounts continue to pose a serious threat to digital security.
