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New Delhi, 28 October (Hindustan Reporter). The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C) of the Union Home Ministry has issued a notice against illicit payment gateways created by international organized cyber criminals using Mule Bank accounts.
The Union Home Ministry on Monday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, MHA in collaboration with all law enforcement agencies (LWAs) is taking all steps to create a cyber secure India.
Recent nationwide raids conducted by Gujarat Police (FIR 0113/2024) and Andhra Pradesh Police (FIR 310/2024) have revealed that international criminals have created illegal digital payment gateways using Mule and rented accounts. These illicit infrastructures that facilitate money laundering as a service are used to launder the proceeds of various types of cyber crimes.
According to MHA, some of the payment gateways identified during the operation include PeacePay, RTX Pay, PocoPay, RPay etc. It was revealed that these gateways provide money laundering as a service and are operated by foreign nationals.
I4C has advised citizens not to sell or rent their bank accounts, company registration certificates, Udyam Aadhaar registration certificates to anyone. Illegal funds deposited in such bank accounts may have legal consequences, including arrest. Banks may investigate to identify misuse of bank accounts that are used to set up illegal payment gateways. Citizens should immediately report any cyber crime on helpline number 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in and follow “Cyberdost” channel and account on social media.
