News for 'Serious Fraud Investigation Office'

Satyam scam: Probe agency, RoC work in tandem

Satyam scam: Probe agency, RoC work in tandem

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The team comprising advisors and inspectors from SFIO has gone to assist the officials of the Hyderabad registrar of companies, which is at present conducting investigations. Minister of corporate affairs Prem Chand Gupta had on Wednesday directed the RoC Hyderabad to look into the Satyam issue and submit a preliminary investigation report by January 14.

Blatter, Platini return to court over corruption charge

Blatter, Platini return to court over corruption charge

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Blatter and Platini were suspended from football in 2015 by FIFA for ethics breaches, originally for eight years, although their exclusions were later reduced.

Vijay Mallya as RBI Governor? Congress mocks govt

Vijay Mallya as RBI Governor? Congress mocks govt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Vijay Mallya owes several banks thousands of crores of rupees which he had taken as loans for his businesses including the now defunct Kingfisher Airlines.

SC to hear Congress leader's PIL for Adani probe on Friday

SC to hear Congress leader's PIL for Adani probe on Friday

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research.

Govt preparing game plan to check corporate frauds: Pilot

Govt preparing game plan to check corporate frauds: Pilot

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The measures needed for implementing this new system would start rolling in few weeks, the minister added.

Saradha scam: Trinamool MP Kunal Ghosh grilled for over 8 hrs

Saradha scam: Trinamool MP Kunal Ghosh grilled for over 8 hrs

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Probing the high-profile Saradha chit fund scam of West Bengal, the serious fraud investigation office on grilled the suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh for over eight hours here and further questioning is expected next week.

Special court verdict in Satyam case likely on Dec 23

Special court verdict in Satyam case likely on Dec 23

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Special court will announce judgement in Satyam case on Dec 23.

225,000 more shell companies come under ministry lens

225,000 more shell companies come under ministry lens

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

After taking action against 226,000 shell companies last year, the ministry of corporate affairs has now zeroed in on a fresh batch of suspected shell companies.

Assets of Videocon promoters to be frozen, attached

Assets of Videocon promoters to be frozen, attached

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed to freeze and attach assets and properties of Videocon promoters following a petition by the ministry of corporate affairs. The NCLT Mumbai bench has directed the Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) that securities owned or held by the Videocon promoters "in any company or society be frozen, and be prohibited from being transferred or alienation" and the details be shared with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to disclose information about all assets of the Videocon promoters in their knowledge or possession, for the purpose of freezing and restraining such assets.

Mallya seeks more time to appear before ED

Mallya seeks more time to appear before ED

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The summons was issued to Mallya under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with the IDBI case.

Govt ordered SFIO probe into 29 cases this fiscal: Jaitley

Govt ordered SFIO probe into 29 cases this fiscal: Jaitley

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

In the last three financial years and in the current financial year till November 15, SFIO was asked to investigate 167 cases.

No mention of Jaitley in Delhi govt's probe report on DDCA

No mention of Jaitley in Delhi govt's probe report on DDCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Jaitley, who headed the DDCA between 1999 and 2013, has been under opposition attack even though he has maintained his innocence.

Naresh Goyal, Jet Air under SFIO scanner

Naresh Goyal, Jet Air under SFIO scanner

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The probe agency has found that the company's vast network of sales agents across the globe was not independent of Jet Airways and several of these entities were linked to its founder, Naresh Goyal.

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Why are DIIs holding such a high stake in Zee, which is beset with alleged governance issues? Perhaps they think Zee is a deep-value stock, observes Debashis Basu.

India Inc fares badly in corporate social responsibility

India Inc fares badly in corporate social responsibility

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

As many as 2,351 companies have not spent a single penny on corporate social responsibility.

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has run into fresh trouble after a 16-year-old girl, who had been staying in a hostel operated by his trust in Jodhpur accused him of sexual assault.

Now AI will be used to weed out shell firms

Now AI will be used to weed out shell firms

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Thousands of unlisted companies registered with RoCs will soon go under watch on lines similar to the oversight by the Securities and Exchange Board of India of listed companies.

SC orders probe into collusion between Tihar officials and Unitech

SC orders probe into collusion between Tihar officials and Unitech

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed a full-fledged probe into the collusion of Tihar jail officials with Unitech's imprisoned ex-promoters Sanjay and Ajay Chandra, based on Delhi police commissioner Rakesh Asthana's report filed in a sealed cover.

ED issues fresh summons to Vijay Mallya

ED issues fresh summons to Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

ED had earlier issued summons to Mallya for "personal appearance" on March 18 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

More trouble for Mallya as SFIO probes Kingfisher Airlines

More trouble for Mallya as SFIO probes Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The agency is looking at alleged "diversion of funds and financial reporting frauds".

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad likely to face strict action

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad likely to face strict action

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Kirti Azad is likely to face stringent action for his graft allegations against Union Minister Arun Jaitley as the party's Central Disciplinary Committee has found him "failing in maintaining discipline" and "causing embarrassment to the party".

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

While the lender has Rs 17,000 crore of retail assets and land parcels in Juhu, Borivali, Worli, and Chembur in Mumbai, there may be a disconnect between the quality of DHFL's books and the value bidders ascribe to it.

Govt shifts 128 cos to 'watch list'; 78 firms untraceable

Govt shifts 128 cos to 'watch list'; 78 firms untraceable

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The entities are classified as 'vanishing companies' if they cease to file their balance sheets and other documents after raising capital and the whereabouts of their offices or directors become untraceable.

SFIO probes 10 companies in Bank of Baroda case

SFIO probes 10 companies in Bank of Baroda case

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The probe is expected to take about three months.

Action soon against CAs incorporating Chinese shell cos

Action soon against CAs incorporating Chinese shell cos

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

ICAI on Tuesday said it is setting up a fast-track cell to deal with cases against chartered accountants involved in incorporating shell companies in India with Chinese links and it would aim to dispose them of by the end of the year. Those found guilty can face a lifetime ban, among other actions. The apex bodies of chartered accountants and company secretaries, ICAI and ICSI, have together received around 400 complaints on the issue and necessary actions have been initiated.

SFIO given time till Dec to complete Saradha scam probe

SFIO given time till Dec to complete Saradha scam probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A special task force of the SFIO recently submitted an interim report to the Corporate Affairs Ministry in this regard.

DDCA row: AAP decides to set up inquiry commission

DDCA row: AAP decides to set up inquiry commission

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

The AAP government has decided to set up a commission of inquiry to probe alleged irregularities including financial bunglings in the DDCA.

7 UP sugar mills worth Rs 1,097cr attached in case against ex-BSP MLC

7 UP sugar mills worth Rs 1,097cr attached in case against ex-BSP MLC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The ED has attached seven sugar mills worth over Rs 1,097 crore in a money laundering case against former Uttar Pradesh BSP MLC Mohammed Iqbal and his family, officials said.

Vijay Mallya saga: SFIO seeks loan details from banks

Vijay Mallya saga: SFIO seeks loan details from banks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

As a multi-disciplinary organisation, SFIO probes cases of financial frauds that are referred to it by Corporate Affairs Ministry

Investing in money-making Internet schemes? Beware!

Investing in money-making Internet schemes? Beware!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Before participating in such a scheme, do a detailed background check of the company's credentials, especially if the promised returns are unrealistic.

Tainted Satyam founder Raju gets 6-month imprisonment

Tainted Satyam founder Raju gets 6-month imprisonment

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Special Court on Monday has sentenced erstwhile Satyam chairman B Ramalinga Raju and his brother Rama Raju to six months imprisonment for violating provision of the Companies Act.

Jaitley row: Opposition latches on to Advani parallel

Jaitley row: Opposition latches on to Advani parallel

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Opposition on Tuesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signalled to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to quit in the wake of DDCA row.

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The CA insitute had asked the SFIO numerous times for details against the auditor, but it has not been furnished till now

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the United States with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it 'vindicates' its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various 'scams' involving his conglomerate.

Kingfisher Airlines' brand valuation under SFIO scanner

Kingfisher Airlines' brand valuation under SFIO scanner

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

SFIO is looking into the role of Grant Thornton LLP which had valued the brand.

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Their bank accounts have been frozen. State governments have been told to restrict sales and transfers of real estate assets these companies own.
Veena Mani reports.

SFIO probe report on Saradha, others soon: Minister

SFIO probe report on Saradha, others soon: Minister

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

A preliminary report on the investigations is likely to be submitted soon by SFIO, but the final report may take little longer, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot said.

Don't drag Jaitley in DDCA row on his b'day: Azad

Don't drag Jaitley in DDCA row on his b'day: Azad

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Rejecting the BJP's charge that he had indulged in anti-party activities, Azad, who was suspended after his strident attacks against Jaitley, said he had done nothing against BJP or the Central government.

IL&FS auditors Deloitte, BSR to be prosecuted

IL&FS auditors Deloitte, BSR to be prosecuted

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

But it does not mention its views on the government demand to ban these two auditors for five years from business.

France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for crowd trouble

France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for crowd trouble

Rediff.com31 May 2022

He acknowledged that police had been caught off-guard by local delinquents who turned up to cause trouble at the match. But defending the security protocols in place, the minister said France had only had three months to prepare after the venue was moved from Russia.