A routine attempt to return a faulty electric kettle turned into a costly cyber-fraud ordeal for 49-year-old Mumbai security guard Jaykaran Maurya, who lost Rs 1,73,695 after calling a customer-care number found through an online search. (Illustrations/Uday Mohite) (Written by Ritika Gondhalekar)

The Dongri Police in Mumbai have busted an interstate network allegedly involved in supplying ‘mule bank accounts’ to cybercriminals operating under the guise of online gaming, cricket betting and casino-related activities, officials said on Thursday. Pics/Mumbai Police