In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, Gurugram police have arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly providing his company’s bank account to online fraudsters in exchange for a commission. Investigators say the account was used to route large sums of money obtained through cyber scams, effectively acting as a laundering channel for illegal proceeds.
The accused, identified as Sohan Pal Tomar, is a resident of Sector 53 and operates a private firm named Balaji Corporation Facilities. Police claim the firm’s bank account was deliberately handed over to fraud networks to facilitate transactions while concealing the real culprits behind the scams.
Commission-Based Deal for Fraud Transactions
According to officials, Tomar allegedly agreed to allow the misuse of his account in return for a percentage of each transaction. Preliminary findings indicate he received about 1% commission — roughly ₹5 lakh — along with an additional ₹50,000 for providing access to the account.
Investigators believe the arrangement enabled fraudsters to move stolen funds through seemingly legitimate business channels, making detection more difficult. Authorities suspect the account was used in multiple cyber fraud cases across regions.
Money Trail Led Police to the Accused
Police said the arrest followed a detailed financial investigation in which suspicious transactions were traced directly to Tomar’s account. The digital trail of funds helped investigators identify his role in the network.
An FIR has been registered under Section 318 (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act. Officials say the case highlights a growing trend in cybercrime where criminals exploit bank accounts of individuals or shell firms to move illicit money.
Court Sends Accused to Police Remand
After his arrest, Tomar was produced before a local court, which granted police custody for two days to allow further interrogation. Investigators are now attempting to identify the larger network behind the fraud and track the beneficiaries of the transactions.
Police officials indicated that more arrests are likely as they examine transaction records and communication links associated with the case.
Growing Concern Over ‘Mule Accounts’
Authorities warn that selling or renting bank accounts — often called “mule accounts” — has become a common tactic used by cybercriminals to bypass security checks. Such accounts create layers between the fraudsters and the victims, complicating investigations.
Officials have urged citizens and business owners to safeguard their financial credentials and avoid sharing account access under any circumstances, noting that even indirect involvement can lead to serious legal consequences.
As cyber fraud cases continue to rise nationwide, law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to dismantle networks that enable financial crimes — not just the perpetrators, but also those who facilitate the flow of illicit money.
