News for 'Serious Fraud Investigation Office'

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.

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.

2 Chinese arrested for smuggling 'biological pathogen' into US

2 Chinese arrested for smuggling 'biological pathogen' into US

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

FBI director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest on X and called the case a "sobering reminder" that the CCP is working to deploy operatives and researchers to infiltrate American institutions and target the food supply in the US.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The bright side of India's bad-debt witch hunt

The bright side of India's bad-debt witch hunt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

India's investigating agencies have in the past made a lot of noise about probes that resulted in few convictions

Fresh trouble for Lalu? ED arrests Misa Bharti's CA in money laundering case

Fresh trouble for Lalu? ED arrests Misa Bharti's CA in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Rajesh Agarwal, the chartered accountant, was allegedly instrumental in providing accommodation entries to many high-profile people to help launder their funds.

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.

SFIO submits interim report on Saradha chit fund scam

SFIO submits interim report on Saradha chit fund scam

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

A SFIO probe into Saradha scam and 'chit fund' operations of 62 other entities has found serious financial mismanagement and siphoning off the funds by their promoters, who took advantage of regulatory gaps.

L'affaire Mallya: More banks get ED call for financial details

L'affaire Mallya: More banks get ED call for financial details

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Enforcement Directorate had asked for financial details from both public and private sector banks and a part of these details were submitted last week

'DDCA scam': Delhi government appoints inquiry commission

'DDCA scam': Delhi government appoints inquiry commission

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The one-member commission of inquiry under former solicitor general Gopal Subramanium will probe the alleged irregularities in DDCA.

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.

CJI Ramana bats for independent umbrella probe agency that includes all

CJI Ramana bats for independent umbrella probe agency that includes all

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Justice Ramana said the body was required to be "created under a statute" clearly defining its powers, functions, and duties.

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.

Satyam scam: Chronology of events

Satyam scam: Chronology of events

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

On February 17, 2009, Satyam case was handed over to CBI.

CBI to probe Tata Realty-Unitech land deal

CBI to probe Tata Realty-Unitech land deal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The investigating agency wants to ascertain the actual purpose of the deal.

Malik's Goa graft claims: Sack Sawant chorus grows

Malik's Goa graft claims: Sack Sawant chorus grows

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

In Goa, where Assembly elections are a few months away, a delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders led by Lok Sabha member Saugata Roy and including former Union Minister Babul Supriyo and the party's vice president Luizinho Faleiro met Governor P S Sridharan Pillai and requested him to immediately seek resignation from the chief minister and announce investigation by an independent agency.

Deloitte, too, refuses to offer non-audit services to clients

Deloitte, too, refuses to offer non-audit services to clients

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Deloitte India would not provide non-audit services to all listed companies and other entities where public money is involved such as banks and insurance companies, if they are its audit clients.

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Former Indian team captain Bishan Singh Bedi and ex-cricketer Kirti Azad on Thursday batted in the Supreme Court for implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee's recommendation on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

More skeletons stumble out of Il&FS closet

More skeletons stumble out of Il&FS closet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

What ex-IL&FS top brass got for loans? Foreign trips, private jets and chopper rides.

What is the accurate brand value of Kingfisher Airlines?

What is the accurate brand value of Kingfisher Airlines?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The airline shut shop in October 2012.

Saradha scam worth Rs 2,460 cr; owner in control of deposits: Probe

Saradha scam worth Rs 2,460 cr; owner in control of deposits: Probe

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The alleged chit fund scam in West Bengal involving the Saradha Group revolves around a total sum of Rs 2,460 crore with 80 per cent of the depositors' monies still remaining unpaid, a latest investigation report has revealed.

The bank has the power of 5Cs: PNB chief

The bank has the power of 5Cs: PNB chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The bank has one of the highest current account savings account share, stable credit quality, robust credit growth, adequate capital and low cost-to-income ratio, said PNB chief Sunil Mehta.

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Sebi's surveillance department has red-flagged unusual trading patterns in some stocks. Shares of some companies were seen going up ahead of a sharp sell-off.

Hindujas want to steer clear of Jet's past

Hindujas want to steer clear of Jet's past

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Among the other conditions of the Hinduja group for picking up a stake in Jet is that bankers must take a haircut of 80 per cent and that they should help negotiate with operational creditors like aircraft lessors for moratorium on certain immediate payments.

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

n February 2009, the CBI took over the investigation.

Fresh demands to probe, control Murdoch empire

Fresh demands to probe, control Murdoch empire

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Rupert Murdoch's media empire came under further attack over the weekend.

9 more banks under scanner over money laundering

9 more banks under scanner over money laundering

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the magnitude of the alleged black money transfer through state-owned BoB will only be known after completion of the multi-disciplinary probe.

Mallya's passport suspended, court moved for non-bailable warrant

Mallya's passport suspended, court moved for non-bailable warrant

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya's passport has been suspended.

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

Rediff.com20 May 2020

It can be noted that ever since Satyam Computers scandal came out in January 2009, the audit world, especially the Big Four, have been under fire from the regulators.

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The CBI had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2016 which was later converted into a regular case, they added.

Online info brings India Inc under more scrutiny

Online info brings India Inc under more scrutiny

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

MCA portal clocks 5 mn views in 8 months; ministry to integrate company records portal with DGFT, I-T dept this year

How the once mighty Singh brothers fell from grace

How the once mighty Singh brothers fell from grace

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

From Ranbaxy to Religare, Aashish Aryan takes you through a maze of legal cases involving Malvinder Mohan Singh and his younger brother Shivinder Mohan Singh. Both are in police custody following a complaint of fund siphoning.