Jalgaon Cyber Police Arrest Man for Operating Mule Bank Accounts in Rs 2.15 Crore Scam
JALGAON — Cyber police in Jalgaon have busted a multi-state cybercrime network and arrested a key operative involved in procuring and managing mule bank accounts used to launder over Rs 2.15 crore.
The arrested accused has been identified as K.B. Sankhala, a 31-year-old resident of Jalgaon originally hailing from Nagaur, Rajasthan. Police stated that the syndicate laundered money acquired through various fraudulent operations, including fake part-time job offers, fraudulent investment schemes, and digital arrest scams.
The investigation was launched in August 2026 after several local residents from Jalgaon approached the cyber police to inquire about sudden freezes placed on their bank accounts across three different financial institutions.
Upon checking the flagged accounts on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) and the Ministry of Home Affairs' SAMANVAY portal, investigators discovered that the accounts were linked to suspicious activities and cyber frauds reported across multiple states.
During questioning, the account holders told the police that they had shared their banking credentials with Sankhala after he persuaded them that the accounts were needed for a legitimate tours and travels business.
Following these disclosures, cyber police detained and questioned Sankhala. During interrogation, he reportedly admitted to luring people into opening current accounts, which he subsequently handed over to a Mumbai-based associate known only as Tony. Sankhala allegedly received a commission of Rs 40,000 for each account delivered to the syndicate.
A financial analysis conducted by Maharashtra Cyber Mumbai showed that approximately Rs 2.14 crore was channelled through these accounts between July 2024 and early 2025. The illicit funds were subsequently withdrawn using ATMs and cheques or moved across multiple beneficiary accounts to mask the money trail.
Sankhala has been formally arrested for his role in the criminal conspiracy and his involvement in the organised cybercrime gang. Cyber police are continuing their investigation to trace the Mumbai-based mastermind along with other operatives working across the country.
Authorities have cautioned the public against sharing bank account details, credentials, or OTPs with any individuals, even when approached under the pretext of business requirements.
