Thiruvananthapuram / Kerala: The District Rural Cybercrime Police have arrested Sufail Mukhtar, a resident of Poovar, in connection with an online investment fraud case involving Rs 1.34 crore. Mukhtar, identified as a key intermediary, allegedly played a central role in laundering money obtained through the scam.
Police stated that Mukhtar withdrew funds using ATMs and cheques and coordinated the transfer of proceeds to foreign countries via cryptocurrency transactions. He also reportedly shared sensitive banking information, including internet banking passwords of several accounts, with overseas operatives, enabling further illegal transfers.
Investigations revealed that Mukhtar was fully aware of the fraudulent nature of the transactions but continued to facilitate the scam, maintaining close contact with the network’s foreign handlers.
Authorities also noted that Mukhtar is an accused in the murder of Abdul Shukoor, a Keralite killed in Uttarakhand in connection with a Bitcoin exchange fraud case.
The arrest was executed by a special investigation team led by Inspector Suresh Kumar N, along with sub-inspectors Anand VL, Ziyad Mohammed, and officers Sajith Das and Vishnu. Mukhtar has been taken into custody for further investigation.
