The Wayanad Mule Account Scam has shaken Kerala’s hill district. More than 500 residents fell victim to this cyber fraud. Most of them are young men and women who rented out their bank accounts for small sums. The Wayanad Mule Account Scam shows how fraudsters exploit locals for money transfers across India.
Fraudsters from outside Wayanad lured people with ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per account. Once the accounts were misused, victims faced police cases in States like Nagaland, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
In one case, 27-year-old Ismayil was arrested and taken to Nagaland. Police linked illegal transactions of ₹12 lakh to his account. Another youth, Muhammed Fanish, received a notice from Dehradun police for a transaction of ₹58,000.
Police said middlemen are active in Wayanad, offering quick cash for bank accounts. Victims often share account numbers, details, and OTPs without realising the risk. A woman named Salmath faced charges after her brother gave fraudsters access to her account.
Similar scams surfaced in Kozhikode and Malappuram, showing the spread of the racket. Authorities warn locals to stay alert, as account holders carry full responsibility once fraud emerges.
