The operation targeted organised cybercrime networks by tracing the financial channels used to move money obtained through online fraud, including bank accounts operated as ‘mule accounts’.
Published Nov 13, 2026 | 11:23 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 13, 2026 | 11:23 AM
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Kerala Police have arrested 50 people and registered 367 cases as part of a statewide crackdown on cyber-financial crimes under ‘Operation Cy-Hunt 5.0’.
The operation, led by the Kerala Police Cyber Division, was carried out on 12 November. It targeted organised cybercrime networks by tracing the financial channels used to move money obtained through online fraud, including bank accounts operated as ‘mule accounts’.
According to the police, the operation involved 983 raids across the state.
Police questioned 225 people and issued notices under Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to 258 others.
A total of 178 electronic devices were also seized.
The action was based on a database of suspected organised cybercriminals compiled by analysing complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and related financial transaction records.
Investigators have identified 478 people allegedly involved in withdrawing money obtained through fraud using cheques or ATMs.
They have also traced individuals linked to 661 mule accounts suspected of being used to route proceeds of cybercrime.
The police said the operation aimed to target not only those who directly carry out online fraud but also those who help move the stolen money or provide bank accounts for such transactions.
(Edited by Fayisa CA)
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