Jamaldeen v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offence punishable under Sections 112(2), 318(4), 3(5) of BNS, 2023 and Section 66D of Information Technology Act, 2000, in Crime No.181 of 2026, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner's account was identified as a suspected "mule account" used for receiving the proceeds of online cheating and a sum of Rs.22,79,453.62/- was credited through the petitioner's bank account. Hence, this case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person. He further submitted that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition imposed by this court. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution's case submitted that the transactions connected with NCRP complaints amounted to a sum of Rs.22,79,453.62/- and they were credited through the bank account of the petitioner who had knowingly permitted the other accused viz., A2 and A3 to use his bank account for receiving, transferring and withdrawing the proceeds of online cheating. He further submitted that the investigation has not yet been completed and hence, he opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 5

¶6Considering the submissions of the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), and that the petitioner is one of the beneficiaries in the alleged transactions involving a substantial amount of Rs.22,79,453.62/-. In such view of the serious nature of the allegations, the alleged role attributed to the petitioner and the fact that the investigation is still pending, this Court is of the view that the petitioner does not deserve the grant of bail.

¶7Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 14-08-2026 GV To

¶1The Inspector of Police R2 Kodambakkam Police Station, Chennai District.

¶2The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o22733oofo2026 N.RAMESH,oJ. GV CRLoOPoNo.o22733oofo2026 14-08-2026 Page4oofo5 Page5 of 5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH Jamaldeen S/o.Seen Panch Peer, Major Ramanujam Flats, Choolaimedu High Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police R2 Kodambakkam Police Station, Chennai District. Crime no.181 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to grant Anticipatory Bail in the event of their arrest by the Respondent Police in respect of the Crime No.181 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Muhilan For Respondent(s): Mr..R.Rajasekaran, Govt.Advocate (Crl.Side)