Bihar Police Identify 1.09 Lakh Mule Accounts Across State; Patna Tops List

Law enforcement authorities in Bihar have successfully identified 1.09 lakh mule accounts spread across all 38 districts of the state. These accounts, which are legitimate bank accounts utilized by criminals to receive, conceal, and launder illicit funds, were uncovered as part of the Bihar Police's intensive Cyber Prahar 5.0 campaign. As residents often search for Bihar Patna news to stay updated on local developments, this significant operation highlights the growing challenges posed by digital financial fraud in the region.

Data covering the months of September and October 2026 indicates that Patna district recorded the highest concentration of these accounts, totaling 14,644. Other districts reporting substantial numbers include Gaya, East Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, and Nalanda. Conversely, Sheohar reported the lowest figure in the state with 427 accounts, followed by Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Kaimur, and Khagaria. Beyond the total count, police flagged 7,728 accounts that appeared in multiple complaints on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, with Patna again leading this specific category.

Bihar Police identified 1.09 lakh mule accounts used for money laundering during the Cyber Prahar 5.0 campaign.

The financial impact of these fraudulent activities is substantial. The total disputed fraud amount associated with these cases across the state reached ₹72.53 crore. Patna accounted for the largest share of this figure at approximately ₹13.81 crore, followed by Siwan, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur. Separate data from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal for the same two-month period revealed 47,659 cybercrime complaints involving fraudulent transactions totaling ₹121.26 crore. Of that amount, authorities were able to put ₹36.94 crore on hold and successfully refunded ₹8.04 crore to victims. Furthermore, the state registered 876 FIRs and arrested 159 individuals for various cybercrime and social media-related offenses during this timeframe.

Why it matters

The identification of these accounts marks a critical step in dismantling the financial infrastructure used by cybercriminals in Bihar. By targeting the network of mule accounts, law enforcement is working to disrupt the flow of laundered money, which directly affects the security of financial transactions for citizens across the state and the broader region.