Baramulla Police Register FIR Against Two Over Alleged Mule Accounts

Baramulla Police, through Cyber Police Station Baramulla, has registered an FIR against two persons over their alleged involvement in using mule bank accounts to receive, hold and transfer illicit funds. The action is part of the police effort to combat cybercrime and disrupt financial networks used for unlawful activities.

The FIR, bearing No. 05/2026, has been registered under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act.

The accused have been identified as Mohsin Ashraf Ganie, resident of Gulshanabad, Baramulla, and Sahil Irshad, resident of Khanpora, Baramulla, presently residing at Chakloo.

According to the information on the basis of which the case was registered, mule bank accounts were allegedly being used to facilitate the movement of illicit funds within and outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The accounts were allegedly used to receive, hold and transfer the funds.

Mule bank accounts can be exploited to conceal the origin and movement of suspicious transactions. Their alleged use in this case has raised concerns over the detection and prevention of cyber-enabled financial offences, Baramulla Police said.

The investigation is underway. Police are examining the full extent of the alleged financial transactions and are working to establish the individual roles of those involved. The investigation will also look into any other persons or networks connected with the case.

Baramulla Police reiterated its commitment to taking firm legal action against cybercrime and financial fraud. The police also advised the public not to share bank accounts, ATM cards, banking credentials or account access with unknown persons.

People have also been advised not to provide such banking facilities in exchange for commission. Baramulla Police warned that such arrangements may expose account holders to legal consequences.