Eliminate mule accounts and ghost SIMs to curb cybercrime, says Hyderabad top cop Sajjanar

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar urged stakeholders to eliminate mule bank accounts and ghost SIM cards to combat rising cybercrime. The event emphasized the need for public awareness and better coordination between banks, telecom operators, and law enforcement.
Why it matters
Cyber fraud is a growing global threat, and systemic vulnerabilities like mule accounts are central to criminal operations.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Friday called for coordinated action by banks, telecom operators, regulators and law enforcement agencies to eliminate mule bank accounts and ghost SIM cards, describing them as the lifeline of cybercrime networks.
The article reports on a public safety initiative and expert recommendations without taking a political stance.
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