CBI Arrests Fugitive Neeraj In ₹3.81 Crore Maharashtra Cyber Fraud Case After Intensive Search

National News: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Neeraj, a fugitive from Mumbai. This arrest is connected to a major cyber fraud case involving ₹3.81 crore (approximately $3.81 billion). The CBI registered a case in July. Investigations revealed that Neeraj used a mule account opened in the name of his accomplice, Sudhir Bhaskar Palande, to transfer funds defrauded from cybercriminals

According to the information, the CBI investigation revealed that the accused, Neeraj, through his accomplice, Sudhir Bhaskar Palande (who is currently in jail), opened a fake account (mule account) with IndusInd Bank. In this account, ₹3.81 crore was deposited by cybercrime victims in a single day, and the money was then immediately transferred to various accounts.

Cyber ​​fraud accused Neeraj arrested

The CBI investigation also revealed that Neeraj had arranged Sudhir's travel from Mumbai to Nagpur so he could operate the account and launder the money. Sudhir Palande is currently in custody, while Neeraj was absconding. Through continuous technical surveillance, local intelligence, and physical intelligence, the CBI team located and arrested the accused Neeraj.

Fraud of Rs 3.81 crore

The CBI has already filed a charge sheet in this case, and three accused are in jail. The agency arrested Sudhir Bhaskar Palande and agents Yash Thakur and Shaurya Sunil Kumar Singh in July and remanded them in judicial custody. They defrauded various individuals of ₹3.81 crore on July 2nd. This money was withdrawn through a mule account.

Many important documents recovered

A mule account is a bank account used by cybercriminals to conduct illegal money transactions. During the search, the CBI seized several incriminating documents and digital evidence, including mobile phones, iPads, bank account opening documents, transaction statements, and KYC documents.