Surat Cyber Cell Uncovers ₹10.65 Lakh Scam, Links to Jharkhand Money Mule Network

A cyber‑fraud case involving an APK‑based scheme was registered at Surat’s cyber‑crime police station under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act. The victim’s phone was compromised after installing the APK, allowing the criminals to read SMS, intercept OTPs and siphon funds. The investigation traced the flow of money to two bank accounts in Jharkhand, where the alleged money‑mules, Rupalal and Mukesh Mandal, were later apprehended. Financial scrutiny of the accounts revealed more than ₹65 lakh in suspicious deposits, indicating a broader network beyond the initial loss.