Law enforcement authorities across Rajasthan have launched an extensive crackdown against individuals assisting cybercrime syndicates by providing rented bank accounts. In a targeted drive conducted over a three-month span, summons have been issued to more than 10,000 suspected account holders, ordering them to appear at local police stations for interrogation.
Summons Issued With Warning of Direct Imprisonment
The formal notices served by police contain strict directives regarding compliance. Suspects have been warned that failure to report for questioning within the stipulated timeframe will trigger immediate arrest and subsequent jail terms. Investigators emphasize that individuals who lease out their financial accounts in exchange for illicit commissions are being treated as direct accomplices in organized digital fraud operations.
Surge in Online Fraud Complaints Reaches 1.42 Lakh
The intensified scrutiny follows a massive volume of reported cybercrimes across the state. By 21 September 2026, Rajasthan recorded over 1,42,000 complaints related to digital fraud. A recurring pattern in these investigations revealed that stolen funds were swiftly channeled through networks of rented mule accounts to evade detection, prompting police to focus heavily on dismantling the intermediary financial infrastructure that enables such scams.
Helpline Capacity Expanded to Accelerate Response
Alongside enforcement measures, the state has bolstered its emergency grievance redressal mechanism to safeguard citizens. To ensure faster handling of incoming distress calls and enable prompt freezing of suspicious transactions, the operational capacity of the cyber helpline has been significantly expanded. The total number of active helpline lines has been raised from 30 to 53.
Public Advisory Against Renting Financial Credentials
Police authorities have issued an urgent warning advising citizens never to surrender banking facilities to unknown entities for commission or monetary promises. Sharing passbooks, debit cards, or net banking access makes account holders legally culpable as active participants in fraud. This sustained offensive builds upon targeted actions such as Deeg Police's 'Operation Countdown', which led to the arrest of 45 cyber fraudsters within 48 hours, alongside the seizure of 26 mobile phones, 49 fraudulent SIM cards, and 2 motorcycles.
