Raj-based delivery boy nabbed for supplying mule a/cs to fraudsters

Hyderabad: A delivery boy from Rajasthan was arrested on Wednesday by the Cybercrime unit and Special Operations Team of Cyberabad police for supplying mule bank accounts to cyber fraudsters.

The accused was identified as Dilip Singh, currently residing in Jeedimetla. The accused was a part of the network that arranged and supplied bank accounts, ATM cards, SIM cards and other banking details to cyber criminals in exchange for hefty commissions.

Dilip came in contact with unidentified persons named Jordan and Pintu Bhaiya through an Instagram advertisement in 2024. The advertisement allegedly offered easy money in return for arranging savings and current bank accounts. Communication later continued through WhatsApp international numbers.

Police said the accused was promised Rs 25,000 for every savings account and Rs 50,000 for every current account supplied to the fraudsters. Despite knowing that these accounts would be used for cybercrimes, he continued supplying accounts for financial gain.

Police seized Rs 1 lakh cash, three mobile phones, 12 debit cards, one credit card, several passbooks and cheque books from the accused. Officials also found 33 bank passbooks that were reportedly couriered to different states.

Furthermore, investigation revealed the involvement of certain bank employees who helped facilitate the opening and supply of these accounts. Police said further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and trace additional mule accounts linked to cyber fraud cases.