Police Register FIRs Over Bank Accounts Used in Cyber Fraud in Maharashtra
Police in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Mumbai have registered FIRs against individuals accused of using their bank accounts as mule accounts to facilitate cyber fraud. In Pimpri-Chinchwad, two cases involved over Rs 1.53 crore routed through accounts in Nigdi and Chakan, affecting multiple victims nationwide. In Mumbai, an Axis Bank account linked to Rs 20.97 lakh in cyber fraud was traced, including a case where a victim transferred Rs 1.16 crore after being impersonated by fraudsters. Investigations are ongoing in both regions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (49/100). Lens Score 60/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 29 Jul, 01:45 pm. Other outlets followed.