Three Arrested in Karnataka Over Online Investment Scam Involving Mule Accounts
Karnataka Cyber Command arrested three men—Amit Mishra, Tausif Ahmed, and Parashuram Sadanand Kannanavar—in connection with a fake online trading and investment scam that defrauded a Bengaluru resident of Rs 93.58 lakh. The investigation uncovered a network involving 507 mule bank accounts, modified APKs like 'ZNPAY' for SMS forwarding, and cryptocurrency transactions. The accused procured bank accounts and SIM cards from individuals for commissions, using hotels as operational hubs. Authorities have frozen the linked accounts and continue probing the broader fraud network.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, deccanherald, thehindu, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 20 Sept, 02:37 am. Other outlets followed.