Gujarat Police's 'Operation Mule Hunt' dismantled massive cyber fraud networks by seizing illicit mule bank accounts. To combat escalating digital crimes, RBI and IDPIC have integrated AI-driven tools like MuleHunter.AI and risk-scoring systems to monitor transactions and track launderers.
Click to View MoreThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed safeguards, including a universal kill switch, a one-hour transaction delay for amounts over ₹10,000, shadow credits for unverified accounts, and a trusted person mandate, to combat rising digital payment frauds occurring nationwide.
Click to View MoreAccording to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), cyber frauds may cause losses exceeding ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2025. India is actively adopting AI-driven tools like MuleHunter.AI and the Pratibimb app to detect illicit mule accounts.
Click to View MoreDigital arrest is a cyber-extortion scam where syndicates use video calls to impersonate law enforcement. Countering this requires I4C-led coordination, AI telecom filters, and international cooperation against Southeast Asian fraud hubs.
Click to View MoreTo combat transnational cyber-extortion, the Ministry of Home Affairs is mandating hardware-level fixes like device ID blocking and SIM binding on OTT platforms. This proactive shift, alongside strict KYC norms, aims to dismantle mule account networks and ensure corporate accountability.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court ordered a nationwide CBI probe into the ₹3,000 crore “digital arrest” scams targeting seniors. It allowed investigation without state consent, directed action against fraudsters and mule-account bankers, and pushed coordination with Interpol and AI-based tracking, tightening accountability for telecom and online intermediaries.
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