Explained: New Auto-FIR Rule For ₹5 Lakh Cyber Frauds & Why Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Are Warning Against Mule

Central government introduces automatic FIR registration for cyber fraud cases involving losses of ₹5 lakh or more, linking I4C, National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, and CCTNS.

E-Zero FIR generated automatically upon victim reporting via 1930 helpline or National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, sent to concerned police station.

Pimpri-Chinchwad Police warn against mule account misuse; 60 people booked in last 15 days allowing cybercriminals to use their bank accounts.

Common cybercrimes include online investment scams, digital arrest frauds, UPI frauds, and fake KYC update scams.

Victims urged to report immediately via 1930 helpline or portal to improve chances of freezing stolen money.