Tamil Nadu Police have arrested 837 people in a major statewide crackdown on cybercrime networks carried out over 48 hours on August 6 and 7. The operation focused on individuals allegedly involved in facilitating online financial fraud through mule bank accounts.

837 Arrests and Hundreds of Cases

During the operation, police registered 157 new FIRs and took action in 601 existing cybercrime cases. Authorities said the complaints linked to the investigation involved fraudulent transactions worth around ₹545.27 crore.
The scale of the operation highlights the growing challenge posed by organised cybercrime and online financial fraud across Tamil Nadu.

Police Target Mule Bank Accounts

A key focus of the crackdown was mule bank accounts, which are often used by cybercriminal networks to receive and transfer money obtained through fraudulent activities.
Police investigated account holders suspected of allowing their bank accounts to be used for such transactions. Tracking these accounts can help investigators follow the flow of stolen funds and identify other individuals connected to larger cybercrime networks.

Mobile Phones and Banking Documents Seized

During the operation, police seized 204 mobile phones, 185 SIM cards, 114 passbooks, 29 cheque books and 73 ATM/debit cards, along with other digital and financial evidence.
Investigators are examining the seized material to identify additional suspects and determine links between different cybercrime cases.

Cybercrime Networks Under Increased Scrutiny

The crackdown reflects the increasing focus of law enforcement agencies on the financial infrastructure supporting cyber fraud. Instead of targeting only the individuals directly involved in scams, investigators are also examining the accounts and intermediaries used to move fraudulent funds.
The evidence collected during the operation could help police trace wider cybercrime networks operating across different locations.

Conclusion

Tamil Nadu Police’s 48-hour cybercrime crackdown resulted in 837 arrests and action in hundreds of cases involving suspected online financial fraud. Authorities will continue analysing seized devices, banking records and other evidence to identify further suspects and disrupt cybercrime networks.