{
  "id": 4038929,
  "title": "Cybercrime Syndicate Busted: 31-Year-Old Jalgaon Man Arrested For Allegedly Supplying ‘Mule’ Bank Accounts In ₹2.14 Crore Fraud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/cybercrime-syndicate-busted-31-year-old-jalgaon-man-arrested-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T21:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/cybercrime-syndicate-busted-31-year-old-jalgaon-man-arrested-for-allegedly-supplying-mule-bank-accounts-in-214-crore-fraud"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a major cybercrime bust, authorities have arrested a 31-year-old man from Jalgaon, India for allegedly running a network that supplied \"mule\" bank accounts used in a fraudulent scheme worth over Rs 2.15 crore. The investigation, which began in August 2026, was sparked by residents from Jalgaon who reported freezes on their accounts at three different banks. After consulting with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) and the Ministry of Home Affairs' SAMANVAY portal, investigators discovered that these accounts had been marked for suspicious activity in multiple states. The accounts were allegedly created by K.B. Sankhala, the 31-year-old suspect from Jalgaon. Sankhala allegedly recruited unsuspecting individuals by promising them legitimate business opportunities in tours and travels. Once they provided their banking credentials, Sankhala turned them over to a Mumbai-based associate named Tony, who received a commission of Rs 40,000 for each account. Over a period of six months between July 2024 and early 2025, the syndicate is believed to have laundered approximately Rs 2.14 crore through a complex network of accounts, using ATMs, cheques, and multiple beneficiary accounts to obscure the origin of the money. Sankhala has been arrested and is being held for his involvement in the conspiracy and for being part of an organized cybercrime gang. Authorities are now working to track down the mastermind behind the operation and other field agents active across India. The police have warned citizens to be cautious and never share their banking details or OTPs with anyone, even if they claim it is for business purposes.",
  "summary": "Jalgaon, August 28, 2026: In a significant breakthrough against organised financial fraud, the cyber police have unearthed a multi-state cybercrime network and arrested a key operative involved in managing \"mule\" bank accounts. The syndicate is alleged to have laundered over Rs 2.15 crore obtained through various online baits, including fraudulent investment schemes, fake part-time job offers and…",
  "key_points": [
    "31-year-old Jalgaon man K.B. Sankhala arrested for cybercrime.",
    "Alleged to have supplied mule bank accounts for ₹2.14 crore fraud.",
    "Suspect recruited victims with promises of legitimate business opportunities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}