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Bihar Identifies 1.09 Lakh Mule Accounts Linked to Fraud Cases
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What Happened?
Bihar Police reported identifying 1.09 lakh mule accounts across the state, with a total disputed fraud amount of Rs 72.53 crore. Patna had the highest number of accounts.
Key points
- Patna recorded 14,644 mule accounts, the highest in Bihar.
- The total disputed fraud amount linked to these accounts is Rs 72.53 crore.
- 7,728 accounts were flagged for appearing in multiple complaints.
- Bihar recorded 47,659 cybercrime complaints worth Rs 121.26 crore in two months.
- 159 arrests were made in connection with cybercrime during this period.
Key insights
- The campaign may lead to stricter regulations on banking practices.
- Increased awareness of cybercrime could prompt more victims to report incidents.
- The high number of mule accounts indicates a significant issue with financial crime in the state.
Why it matters
The identification of mule accounts could help in reducing financial fraud in Bihar.
Entities
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Source
India Today
