Imphal: In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, the Manipur police have apprehended two individuals from Assam who were allegedly operating an inter-state cybercrime racket. The arrests were made on Friday in the Khuman Lampak area of Imphal West district, following a meticulous investigation. The duo stands accused of utilizing mule bank accounts to facilitate a wide array of fraudulent financial transactions across various states.
According to a senior police official, the arrested individuals hail from the Barpeta and Chirang districts of Assam. They are believed to be key cogs in a larger criminal network, with their primary role being the collection of sensitive personal data, including Aadhaar numbers and bank account details of unsuspecting victims. These stolen credentials are then leveraged to orchestrate a multitude of online financial crimes.
Further police investigations revealed that the two mule bank accounts operated by the accused were directly linked to several economic offenses reported on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. This discovery underscores the far-reaching nature of the syndicate’s operations. The police are now working to unearth the full extent of the network and identify other members involved in this sophisticated cyber fraud. The successful operation is a testament to the Manipur police’s commitment to tackling the growing menace of cybercrime, which has become a significant threat to financial security nationwide.