State vs K. Muhammed Fasal — Cyber fraud and ATM card-smuggling case

Updates

1. News18 Oct 2026

   CBI nabs Kozhikode native involved in cyber fraud

   CBI arrests Kozhikode native K. Muhammed Fasal in a multinational cyber fraud and ATM card-smuggling case, linked to a ₹1 crore victim loss.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a man for his alleged role in cyber fraud and smuggling ATM cards.

   Who:

   The accused is a native of Kozhikode, and the Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency handling the case in Kerala.

   When:

   Reported on 18 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kozhikode, Kerala.

   Why:

   He was arrested because he is accused of participating in cyber fraud and the smuggling of ATM cards.

   What it means:

   The investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation will continue following the arrest of the accused person.

   The Hindu
2. News17 Oct 2026

   Massive cyber fraud in Kozhikode; 1.35 crore rupees swindled from a housewife native to Kuthiravattam

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A housewife was swindled out of money in a large cyber fraud case.

   Who:

   K. Muhammed Fasal is the accused and the CBI in Kerala is the investigating agency.

   When:

   Reported on 17 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kozhikode, Kuthiravattam, and the CBI in Kerala.

   Why:

   The case involves cyber fraud and the smuggling of ATM cards.

   What it means:

   This development confirms a formal investigation into the theft is currently underway by the agency.

   Asianet News