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CBI Arrests Three for Online Fraud Involving ₹3.81 Crore

In a significant crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested three suspects linked to an online fraud scheme that siphoned off ₹3.81 crore. The arrests were made following intelligence reports, leading to the identification of a mule account used for the illicit transactions. The accused, including agents and a mule account holder, are now in judicial custody as investigations continue into the broader network of cybercriminals involved. This case highlights the ongoing battle against online fraud and the measures being taken by authorities to combat such crimes.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jul 28, 2025, 08:09 IST
CBI Arrests Three for Online Fraud Involving ₹3.81 Crore

CBI Takes Action Against Online Fraudsters

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended three individuals for allegedly embezzling ₹3.81 crore through online fraud in a single day. Officials disclosed this information on Sunday.


According to the authorities, the agency has arrested Sudhir Bhaskar Palande, along with agents Yash Thakur and Shaurya Sunil Kumar Singh, who have since been placed in judicial custody.


They further explained that based on intelligence, the CBI has filed a case against a mule account holder (a bank account used for fraudulent activities), unidentified cyber criminals, bank officials, and others involved.


The accused are alleged to have defrauded various individuals on July 2, resulting in the withdrawal of ₹3.81 crore through the mule account. A mule account is a bank account exploited by cybercriminals for illegal financial transactions.


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