India busts biggest cyber fraud network under Op Mule Hunt 2.0
Indian authorities have dismantled one of the country’s largest cyber fraud networks under Operation Mule Hunt 2.0, exposing a scam involving fraudulent transactions worth more than ₹161 crore across 22 states.
The crackdown focused on Chamunda Communication, which investigators identified as a key part of the cyber fraud network. During coordinated raids in Ahmedabad and Surat, police arrested three alleged masterminds Khalid, Sohail and Afzal delivering a significant setback to the syndicate.
Investigators found that the network allegedly facilitated cyber-enabled financial crimes by using mule bank accounts and other fraudulent mechanisms to move illicit funds. The operation is believed to have victimised people across multiple states, highlighting the nationwide reach of the racket.
Officials said Operation Mule Hunt 2.0 is part of a broader nationwide campaign to dismantle organised cyber crime networks. Over the past month, the operation has led to the arrest of 55 accused and uncovered cyber frauds worth more than ₹802 crore, underscoring the scale of cyber-enabled financial crime in the country.
Authorities said the ongoing drive aims to identify and dismantle cyber fraud syndicates, trace illicit financial transactions, and bring those involved in digital financial crimes to justice. The operation forms part of a wider effort to strengthen India’s fight against organised cyber fraud and enhance the security of the country’s digital financial ecosystem.
