Mumbai Police Nab ₹7.42 Crore Cybercrime Kingpin

Mumbai police have arrested one person linked to a cybercrime racket that allegedly routed ₹7.42 crore through 22 bank accounts. The arrest was made after a complainant reported being cheated of ₹4.07 lakh by the racket.

The accused, Avinash Babasaheb Kharat, was arrested and interrogated by the police. The police identified 22 bank accounts linked to the cybercrime racket, with 13 accounts registered to Avinash Babasaheb Kharat and 9 accounts registered to Vikas Gajanan Bhujbal.

A case was registered at the Khar Police Station under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and with Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The police are investigating other individuals allegedly involved in supplying mule accounts, beneficiaries of the transactions, and other financial transactions.

The arrest highlights the growing concern of cybercrime in India, with senior citizens in Hyderabad losing ₹102.02 crore to cyber fraudsters in 403 cases registered between January 2025 and July 2026. The Mumbai police's swift action in this case demonstrates their commitment to tackling cybercrime and protecting citizens from financial fraud.

## What's Next The police will continue to investigate the case and track down other individuals involved in the cybercrime racket. The arrest of Avinash Babasaheb Kharat serves as a warning to those involved in cybercrime, and the police will work to prevent such crimes from happening in the future.

The case also underscores the importance of being vigilant when conducting online transactions and being cautious of suspicious activities. Citizens are advised to report any suspicious transactions to the authorities immediately, and to be aware of the risks of cybercrime.