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Gujarat Police 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0'

Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
17
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The successful 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0' by the India — Gujarat Police>>> has a positive impact on the financial markets by reducing cyber fraud and increasing trust in digital transactions. The implementation of AI-based risk-scoring systems by the Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation>>> under the State Bank of India>>>'s guidance is expected to further strengthen financial security, potentially leading to increased investor confidence in the digital payment ecosystem.

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Event Summary

The India — Gujarat>>> government, under Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel>>> and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi>>>, launched 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0' in 2025, a comprehensive crackdown on digital fraud led by the India — Gujarat Police>>>'s Cyber Center of Excellence. This operation successfully unearthed cyber fraud amounting to 2,289 crore rupees, leading to the registration of 565 FIRs and the arrest of 638 individuals. Authorities took action against 913 mule accounts, which are bank accounts used by cybercriminals to launder illicit funds. The operation significantly reduced fraudulent financial activities, with monthly cheque withdrawals plummeting by 80% and ATM withdrawals by 66%. To further combat cybercrime, the State Bank of India>>> is guiding the Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation>>> (IDPIC) in implementing an AI-based risk-scoring system to identify suspicious transactions. IDPIC has also created 'mulehunter.ai' for inter-bank information sharing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi>>> and Union Home Minister Amit Shah>>> have emphasized the importance of cybersecurity, linking it to national security and urging citizens to be vigilant.

Key Actions
95 India — Gujarat Police unearths cyber fraud
90 India — Gujarat intensified crackdown
85 India — Gujarat Police arrested individuals
80 India — Gujarat Police launched 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0'
80 India — Gujarat Police took action against
75 Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation implemented risk-scoring system
70 State Bank of India proposed AI-based system
65 Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation established 'mulehunter.ai' registry
Entities Involved
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India — Gujarat Police
The India — Gujarat Police>>>, specifically its Cyber Center of Excellence (CCE), spearheaded 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0', successfully unearthing a massive cyber fraud network, making hundreds of arrests, and significantly reducing illicit financial flows.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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India — Gujarat
The government of India — Gujarat>>> intensified its crackdown on digital fraud, launching 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0' to safeguard citizens' money and dismantle criminal networks. This operation has significantly reduced fraudulent financial activity within the state.
Importance 90 Sentiment 50
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India
The nation of India>>> is experiencing a significant digital transformation, leading to increased cybercrime concerns, which the India — Gujarat Police>>>'s operation addresses as part of a broader national effort.
Importance 80 Sentiment 50
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Bhupendrabhai Patel
As Chief Minister, Bhupendrabhai Patel>>> led the initiative to intensify the crackdown on digital fraud in India — Gujarat>>>, ensuring the launch and execution of 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0'.
Importance 70 Sentiment 40
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Harsh Sanghavi
As Deputy Chief Minister, Harsh Sanghavi>>> provided leadership and guidance for the special operation conducted across India — Gujarat>>> to combat cyber fraud.
Importance 60 Sentiment 30
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State Bank of India
The State Bank of India>>> (RBI) is guiding the implementation of an AI-based risk-scoring system through the Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation>>> (IDPIC) to enhance the efficiency of combating mule accounts and suspicious transactions.
Importance 50 Sentiment 40
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Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation
The Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation>>> (IDPIC) is implementing an AI-based risk-scoring system under the guidance of the State Bank of India>>> to identify suspicious accounts and transactions, and has established 'mulehunter.ai' for information sharing.
Importance 50 Sentiment 40
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India — Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre
The India — Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre>>> (I4C) provided crucial data intelligence that aided the India — Gujarat Police>>> in identifying mule accounts and cybercrime cases during 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0'.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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India — National Cybercrime Reporting Portal
The India — National Cybercrime Reporting Portal>>> (NCRP) contributed data intelligence that was vital for the India — Gujarat Police>>>'s 'Operation Mule Hunt 1.0' in identifying and acting against cyber fraud.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi>>> has consistently expressed concern regarding rising cybercrime incidents and urged citizens to be more aware in their digital activities.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah>>> stated that cybersecurity is linked to national security, emphasizing the need for strengthened security across economic, social, administrative, and national dimensions.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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