Mumbai Sessions Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Govandi Man Accused Of Supplying Bank Accounts For Cyber Fraud

Mumbai, September 26, 2026: The Mumbai sessions court has denied granting anticipatory bail to Izhar Shaikh, 47, from Govandi, who is accused of supplying bank account details for use in cyber fraud. Shaikh, accused of opening multiple bank accounts in various names, was apprehended after his involvement in over 47 cases of cyber fraud across the country came to light.

On August 13, the police received a complaint from Imam Mirza, who reported losing Rs 1.97 lakh from his account after it was hacked. Shaikh approached the court for bail, claiming he operates a business of opening accounts for those in need and serves as an employment agent for the needy. His lawyer argued that the funds in question had already been reimbursed and that Shaikh is innocent.

However, the prosecution, represented by Ashwini Rayakar, vehemently opposed the bail plea, asserting that Shaikh's actions involved opening numerous accounts in different names to facilitate online fraud. The prosecution emphasized that these accounts were utilized in 47 cyber fraud cases reported in various states, necessitating custodial interrogation to uncover the full extent of his activities.

In response to the prosecution's concerns, the court, after weighing the seriousness of the allegations and Shaikh's potential role in the criminal act, decided not to grant anticipatory bail. The court stated, "Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the involvement of the applicant in the alleged act and its consequences, according to me custodial interrogation of the applicant is essential."