Guwahati Police have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime ring, arresting four individuals involved in a widespread mule account scam. The arrests were made following a coordinated effort by the Cyber Police Station in Guwahati, revealing a well-organized network of fraudsters preying on economically vulnerable individuals.
The suspects, identified as Anvesh Chandra, Bablu Das, Chinmoy Chakraborty, and Abinash Mahato, were found to be operating under fake identities and using burner phones to deceive unsuspecting victims into handing over control of their bank accounts. These “mule accounts” were then used for illicit financial transactions, leaving the original account holders liable for any illegal activities.
During the investigation, police recovered a large cache of incriminating evidence, including 44 chequebooks, 12 bank passbooks, 49 debit/ATM cards, foreign currency from the UAE and Thailand, seven PhonePe UPI scanners, 17 SIM cards, three personal diaries detailing transactions, an international driving permit, seven mobile phones, a passport, and a Maruti Suzuki Alto car. The passport and car were traced back to one of the prime suspects, Anvesh Chandra.
The investigation was launched after a complaint was filed by Rahit Ali, a resident of Guwahati, who fell victim to the scam. Swift action by the police led to the quick apprehension of the suspects, who are currently under intense interrogation.
Commissioner of Police Diganta Barah warned, “Cybercrime is becoming increasingly dangerous in the region, and people must be vigilant. Any suspected activities should be reported to the police immediately.” He further revealed that in Guwahati alone, cybercriminals have siphoned off over ₹35 crore in the past year, with only ₹2.5 crore recovered so far.
