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NARCL recovers ₹4364 crore in FY26 as India clamps down on mule account fraud networks

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Published on 30 April 2026
NARCL recovers ₹4364 crore in FY26 as India clamps down on mule account fraud networks

Officials plan real time alerts to stop mule accounts fast

NARCL said it recovered ₹4,364 crore in FY26, nearing its acquisition target after a strong 2025-26 run. At the same time, officials flagged a rise in digital financial frauds and zeroed in on cyber criminals operating through mule accounts. Plans include tighter bank-agency coordination, real-time intelligence sharing, and quicker response to disrupt fraud pipelines.

  • NARCL recovered ₹4,364 crore in FY26, close to its acquisition goal
  • Government officials met amid a spike in digital financial fraud cases
  • Mule accounts are central to the strategy to target cyber criminals
  • Real-time intelligence and faster action are key to prevention
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