Panchkula: Even as cybercrime arrests have surged in Panchkula, police are largely catching bank account holders who allow fraudsters to route money through their accounts, while the kingpins running organised cybercrime networks continue to evade arrest.Police investigations in recently detected cases show that a majority of those arrested are “mule” account holders who allegedly rent out their bank credentials for commissions. Sources said they are typically paid Rs 10,000-20,000 a month, a percentage of each transaction, or a fixed amount for the use of their accounts.RTI data indicates cybercrime remains a growing challenge in the district. Arrests climbed to 465 in 2025 and stood at 293 in the first six months of 2026 alone, driven largely by action against mule accounts. However, investigators admit that dismantling the networks remains difficult as syndicate operators often work from remote or cross-border locations.Police recently said nearly Rs 8 crore linked to cyber fraud complaints had been frozen, of which over Rs 4.61 crore has been returned to victims. Officials say they are now strengthening coordination with banks and central agencies to trace money trails and identify operators higher up the chain.
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