News for 'Serious Fraud Office'

Don't change ED officer involved in 2G probe: SC

Don't change ED officer involved in 2G probe: SC

Rediff.com1 May 2014

CBI had started preliminary inquiry into the deal on January 4, 2011 and nine months later on October 9 had registered the FIR.

Court issues summons to Raju

Court issues summons to Raju

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

It directed the Chanchalguda jail authorities to produce him before the court on December 30. The court had earlier issued summons to Raju, former managing director B Rama Raju and former chief financial officer Srinivas Vadlamani for examination on Thursday.

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'I am not doing what I am to make a name for myself.''I am doing what every Indian should be doing right now.'

Satyam: Cross-examination on July 22

Satyam: Cross-examination on July 22

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The court had earlier ordered initiation of proceedings against 11 former directors of Satyam Computers after splitting up the multi-crore accounting scam case

Beware! Match-fixing is criminalised in New Zealand

Beware! Match-fixing is criminalised in New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Match-fixing bill passed unanimously and a match-fixer in New Zealand could face up to seven years in prison.

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance's meeting comes against the backdrop of CBI probing the Saradha scam in which thousands of crores or rupees of gullible investors were allegedly swindled.

Satyam case: Court rejects Sebi plea

Satyam case: Court rejects Sebi plea

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The 6th additional chief metropolitan magistrate rejected Sebi's plea for taking the Raju brothers into custody for a day and returned as 'not maintainable' the petition filed by SFIO seeking six days custody of Ramalinga and Satyam's former CFO Vadlamani Srinivas. The three were, meanwhile, sent to judicial remand till January 31.

Govt orders SFIO probe into Satyam scandal

Govt orders SFIO probe into Satyam scandal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

The government ordered the probe by the SFIO after receiving a report from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Hyderabad, which inspected the books of accounts of Satyam Computer Services and eight other companies belonging to the kin of the former chairman of the IT major, B Ramalinga Raju.

SC seeks details on NEET paper leak

SC seeks details on NEET paper leak

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Observing that a re-test has to be ordered if sanctity of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 is 'lost', the Supreme Court on Monday sought information from the National Testing Agency and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) about timing of question paper leak and duration between leak and actual test.

Satyam: Finance ministry may conduct special audit

Satyam: Finance ministry may conduct special audit

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The Finance Ministry is evaluating options of conducting a special audit of scam-tainted IT firm Satyam Computer's accounts to ascertain the company's tax liability.

Satyam case hearing on April 21, 29

Satyam case hearing on April 21, 29

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The special court for economic offences here today posted six cases filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) against former directors of Satyam Computer Services Ltd in the multi-crore accounting scam to April 29 and the remaining one case to April 21.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

Satyam scam: Govt may hand over probe to CBI

Satyam scam: Govt may hand over probe to CBI

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The country's biggest ever corporate scam, currently being probed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office in Hyderabad, is expected to be discussed in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, corporate affairs minister Prem Chand Gupta told PTI. Gupta said the government is open to all options in the case.

Has Elder Pharmaceuticals defrauded investors?

Has Elder Pharmaceuticals defrauded investors?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

"There was an income tax raid at the firm premises sometime back... later, the company did pay up the required tax. But it came to light that certain bogus bills were debited in the account, which inflated expenses. The company had taken advantage of this while filing its income tax," a senior official of the serious frauds investigation office, who didn't wish to be identified, said.

Banks' Digital Push Risks Customers' Safety

Banks' Digital Push Risks Customers' Safety

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

We as customers have to be conscious and careful to sidestep numerous types of frauds made possible under a mindless shift to a digital ecosystem without customer-redress procedures, warns Debashis Basu.

Pay Rs 18,000 crore, you can go abroad, Delhi HC tells Naresh Goyal

Pay Rs 18,000 crore, you can go abroad, Delhi HC tells Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Court order follows submission of govt lawyers that Serious Fraud Investigation Office was probing a case of misappropriation of fund by Jet Airways and Goyal.

Fresh summons against ex-Satyam official

Fresh summons against ex-Satyam official

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Judge T Rajani issued the summons to Ram Mynampati as he failed to appear before the court despite being asked thrice by it in connection with the case filed by Serious Fraud Investigation Office.

Investigate the Ministry of Company Affairs!

Investigate the Ministry of Company Affairs!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

A good example of just how little comes to light are the series of serious allegations made by the Ambani scions in their fight over the years of wrongdoing by each other - none of these are anything that the MCA came up with, nor have they been seriously investigated afterwards.

RoC submits Satyam probe report to Centre

RoC submits Satyam probe report to Centre

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Sources said that RoC Hyderabad submitted its report on Monday night to minister of corporate affairs Prem Chand Gupta and this report would be the basis for handing over the case to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. The SFIO is already assisting the RoC in the probe, but is being formally handed over the investigations.

Govt confirms probe against Ispat

Govt confirms probe against Ispat

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The government on Thursday confirmed an investigation has been ordered against Ispat Industries to check its balance sheet under the Companies Act.

Govt to probe IPO-tainted banks

Govt to probe IPO-tainted banks

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

DSQ may be 1st to be probed by SFIO

DSQ may be 1st to be probed by SFIO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

Chennai-based DSQ Software may earn the dubious distinction of becoming the first company to be referred to the newly-created Serious Frauds Investigation Office for its role in the securities scam, sources said on Tuesday.

Govt orders probe against Ispat

Govt orders probe against Ispat

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

The government has ordered a probe against steel giant Ispat Industries for alleged exposure to Rs 8,500 crore of public funds, erosion of net worth and high accumulated losses.

Andhra cops give details of case against Chandrababu

Andhra cops give details of case against Chandrababu

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

This case revolves around the establishment of clusters of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in the state of Andhra Pradesh, with a total estimated project value of Rs 3,300 crores.

Daewoo referred to SFIO

Daewoo referred to SFIO

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

Troubled car maker Daewoo Motors India has been referred to the newly set up Serious Frauds Investigation Office due to financial mismanagement involving about Rs 1,000 crore.

164 ponzi companies vanished after raising public money: Jaitley

164 ponzi companies vanished after raising public money: Jaitley

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Jaitley also said that several states have framed laws to deal with ponzi scheme-related cases

News of Singh bros siphoning money sparks SFIO probe on Fortis, Religare

News of Singh bros siphoning money sparks SFIO probe on Fortis, Religare

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Fortis Healthcare has also come under the lens of Sebi, which launched an investigation into alleged regulatory lapses

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.

Piramal group gets RBI nod for DHFL acquisition

Piramal group gets RBI nod for DHFL acquisition

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Piramal Group on Thursday said the Reserve Bank is understood to have cleared the resolution plan for debt-ridden DHFL as approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC). The CoC had approved a resolution plan submitted by a Piramal Group company, Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited, last month. "We understand that the RBI has approved the DHFL resolution plan from Piramal Capital and Housing Finance, submitted by the CoC," Piramal Group said in a statement. The resolution plan was approved by the CoC in its 18th meeting concluded on January 15, 2021.

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.

US court disqualifies Donald Trump from 2024 US presidency

US court disqualifies Donald Trump from 2024 US presidency

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Colorado election officials have said the matter needs to be settled by January 5, which is the statutory deadline to set the list of candidates for the GOP primary scheduled for March 5.

Former IL&FS vice chairman Hari Sankaran arrested

Former IL&FS vice chairman Hari Sankaran arrested

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Sources said Sankaran has been arrested on the grounds of abusing his powers in IL&FS Financial Services Ltd through fraudulent conduct and in granting loans to entities that were not credit-worthy or were declared as non-performing accounts.

ED searches Naresh Goyal's premises in Delhi, Mumbai

ED searches Naresh Goyal's premises in Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Goyal was questioned by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office on Thursday in Mumbai in connection with allegations of some financial irregularities.

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.

SC pulls up Centre, telecom cos for altering AGR order

SC pulls up Centre, telecom cos for altering AGR order

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre and telecom companies for doing self-assessment or reassessment of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues fixed by the apex court in its verdict given on October 24 last year. The top court, which was also anguished by frequently published newspaper articles on the AGR issue, said all managing directors of telecom companies will be personally responsible and held for contempt of court for any such future write-ups hiding the truth.

Ponzi schemes: Bengal registers 107 cases in just 2 years!

Ponzi schemes: Bengal registers 107 cases in just 2 years!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Ponzi or MLM schemes are fraudulent investment operations.

Over Rs 946 cr allocated to CBI in Budget 2023

Over Rs 946 cr allocated to CBI in Budget 2023

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The agency received Rs 911 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2022-23, which was later decreased to Rs 906.59 crore in the Revised Estimates.

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.