The Mumbai cyber police have arrested two individuals, Mookbashir Hidayatullah Rahatkikar and Suraj Khedkar, for allegedly collaborating with international cybercriminals by sharing access to Indian bank accounts. The arrest comes after a complaint involving a Rs 20 lakh online investment fraud.
According to police sources, Rahatkikar and Khedkar collected bank details of victims by enticing them with free holiday packages at popular tourist destinations. The suspects, who were apprehended from Ahilyanagar and Pune, were reportedly paid commissions for providing bank accounts used in the fraudulent online schemes.
“The gang operated by offering holiday packages to lure beneficiaries, then used their accounts to facilitate cybercrimes. Rahatkikar and Khedkar helped open accounts for this purpose and were in direct contact with international fraudsters,” an official said.
The accused have been remanded to police custody, and investigations are ongoing to trace further connections in the racket.
