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Ahmedabad Crime Branch Moves to Register Three FIRs in Statewide Mule-Account Crackdown

The focus shifts to intermediary accountability through tribunal referrals with support for victims seeking compensation.

Overview

  • Officials have traced more than 34 suspected mule accounts that are now under detailed financial and digital scrutiny.
  • Proceedings are underway to register three cases targeting individuals and groups accused of renting or operating the accounts.
  • Personnel from two banks are being examined for possible negligence or complicity in facilitating the misuse of the accounts.
  • Eighteen SIM card vendors accused of fraudulent issuance tied to the mule-account network are under active investigation.
  • Authorities plan referrals to the Gujarat Cyber Tribunal for KYC or monitoring lapses, and no arrests have been made so far.