The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a private bank manager in Mumbai for allegedly facilitating the opening of mule accounts (accounts used for transferring illicit money) used in cybercrimes, including in “digital arrest” frauds.

According to officers, the bank official was apprehended on Tuesday for his alleged collusion with cybercriminals. The Central agency said that the accused accepted illegal gratification and abused his official position by processing fraudulent account-opening forms, thereby creating channels for the movement and layering of cybercrime proceeds.