News for 'fraud prevention'

ED attaches Rs 637 cr of assets of Nirav Modi, family in 5 countries

ED attaches Rs 637 cr of assets of Nirav Modi, family in 5 countries

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The assets have been attached as part of five separate orders issued by the central probe agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, it said.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

Mallya left India despite look-out notice by CBI?

Mallya left India despite look-out notice by CBI?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, facing probe in a loan default case of IDBI bank, apparently managed to leave the country in spite of a look-out notice against him by CBI.

ED justifies seeking Interpol red corner notice against Mallya

ED justifies seeking Interpol red corner notice against Mallya

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

It has also said that orders were issued by the courts after hearing the counsels of ED and Mallya, officials said.

Experts on Sebi move on listing agreement

Experts on Sebi move on listing agreement

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

To prevent Satyam-like frauds and disclosing the solvency status of listed companies more frequently, the Sebi Committee on Disclosures and Accounting Standards has suggested that listed companies be mandated to disclose audited statements on half-yearly basis.

Why is India Inc reluctant to follow sexual harassment norms?

Why is India Inc reluctant to follow sexual harassment norms?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

India Inc needs to tighten norms against sexual harassment at work.

SBI's digital transactions are as high as 67% now

SBI's digital transactions are as high as 67% now

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The country's largest lender State Bank of India has seen a perceptible increase in the number transactions happening at its multiple digital channels, with the percentage moving from 60 per cent in the pre-pandemic period to 67 per cent currently, chairman Dinesh Khara said. The rise in the number of digital transactions at the bank was largely driven by pick up in e-commerce during the pandemic-induced lockdown, which restricted movement, he said.

Satyam: ED to file chargesheet soon

Satyam: ED to file chargesheet soon

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The Enforcement Directorate, the agency under the finance ministry exclusively dealing with violations of foreign exchange regulations, is part of the multi-disciplinary investigation team probing the Satyam accounting scam.

India could begin extradition process in UK against Nirav Modi

India could begin extradition process in UK against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Modi wanted in India for an alleged Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud arrived in London earlier this year on an Indian passport.

For 19 straight days, ruckus rocks Parliament

For 19 straight days, ruckus rocks Parliament

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Protests by various opposition parties have led to a near washout of both houses in Parliament.

UAE: Residence visa seekers to be fingerprinted

UAE: Residence visa seekers to be fingerprinted

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

"Applicants for residence visa will be fingerprinted under a tighter biometric system to provide more secure identification and prevent fraud," major general Nasser Al Awadi Al Minhali, acting director-general of the Federal Naturalisation and Residency Department, told the Gulf News.

Govt to give unique id numbers to all citizens

Govt to give unique id numbers to all citizens

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

The Indian government on Tuesday notified setting up of a national authority that will ensure that each of its over one billion citizens carry a permanent identifier from birth to death.

All you wanted to know about tokenisation and its impact on card transactions

All you wanted to know about tokenisation and its impact on card transactions

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Tokenisation acts as an additional layer of security as it masks sensitive card data such as the 16-digit account number, expiry date and security code. However, the security level of the app and the customer's mobile itself also needs to be taken into consideration, say experts. Nikhat Hetavkar explains the whole idea of tokenisation, how it is enabled, its impact on card transactions and related security guidelines.

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The US president had in past expressed dismay with the $2.3 trillion package that Congress passed Monday, which includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief and $1.4 trillion to fund the government until October, conflating the two bills and saying the spending goals were misguided.

India made max requests to foreign financial intel agencies in '18-'19

India made max requests to foreign financial intel agencies in '18-'19

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the federal economic snoop agency under the Union finance ministry, sent 289 legal requests to its counterparts across the globe during 2018-19 as compared to 177 in 2017-18 and 138 in 2016-17.

Govt orders audits of IT firms

Govt orders audits of IT firms

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Most IT companies today have multiple delivery centres, physically verifying documents is arduous and difficult to determine where the actual billing is done

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

About 70 per cent of ATMs in India are running on outdated operating systems, which makes it easier for fraudsters to crack them

Will PNB acquire beleaguered Lakshmi Vilas Bank?

Will PNB acquire beleaguered Lakshmi Vilas Bank?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

PNB has rich experience in the integration of commercial banks.

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ultimately, whether the UP ordinance is struck down by the courts or not, it will be the courage of young Hindu and Muslim women and men that will act as a foil to the UP police-cum-mobs who will be out to get them.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

How Insolvency Process is being Gamed

How Insolvency Process is being Gamed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The brand new bankruptcy process is being brazenly gamed by those with connections and money. The touts and fixers of the previous regime have been replaced by a new set close to this one, observes Debashis Basu.

Dominican magistrate denies bail to Mehul Choksi: Local media

Dominican magistrate denies bail to Mehul Choksi: Local media

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The Dominica high court on Wednesday ordered that diamantaire Mehul Choksi be produced before a magistrate there to answer charges of his illegal entry into the Caribbean island country, local media reported. Dominica high court Judge Bernie Stephenson issued the orders after nearly three hours of hearing on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Choksi who had claimed that he was abducted from neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda and forcefully brought to the Caribbean Island nation. She adjourned the habeas corpus matter till Thursday, Dominica News Online reported.

Strong corporate governance laws needed: Scindia

Strong corporate governance laws needed: Scindia

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Asked if the government would provide aid to the beleagured IT major Satyam, he said, "I think its a decision that is being taken internally." The government had, on Thursday, ruled out a swift bailout for Satyam.

How To PROTECT Yourself Against Online Scams

How To PROTECT Yourself Against Online Scams

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The major worry for everyone using Internet-linked devices today is whether the latest download on his smartphone or laptop is a bait from a digital hacker who is out to secure access to his hard-earned money,' notes T A Ramalingam, chief technical officer, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.

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.

US plans on business visa will hit hundreds of Indians

US plans on business visa will hit hundreds of Indians

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations which allowed several companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs on site in the US, a move which could affect hundreds of Indians. The proposal, if finalised, will eliminate any misconception that the "B-1 in lieu of H policy" provides an alternative avenue for foreign professionals to enter the US to perform skilled labour that allows, and potentially even encourages them and their employers to circumvent the restrictions and requirements relating to the H non-immigrant classification established by Congress to protect the US workers, the State Department said.

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible

Court allows banks to liquidate Vijay Mallya's equity holdings

Court allows banks to liquidate Vijay Mallya's equity holdings

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

SBI-led consortium expects to make over Rs 13,000 crore from sale of assets

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The UK Crown Prosecution Service said Mallya's appeal to certify a point of law was rejected on all three counts, of hearing oral submissions, grant a certificate on the questions as drafted, and grant permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Govt readying a real-time master list of economic offenders

Govt readying a real-time master list of economic offenders

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Officials say that such a list, to be updated on a real-time basis, will serve as a ready reckoner in identifying those committing multiple economic offences

More trouble brews for Indian techies in US

More trouble brews for Indian techies in US

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The proposals aims to impose new restrictions to prevent abuse and misuse of H-1B visas, besides ending the provision of granting extension for those who already have a green card.

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.

RBI stresses better risk control plans

RBI stresses better risk control plans

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

RBI has underlined the need for effective risk control mechanism in banks to avoid scams and banking frauds.

ED seeks revocation of Mallya's passport

ED seeks revocation of Mallya's passport

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

It is understood that Vijay Mallya left the country for UK on March 2 using a diplomatic passport issued to him by virtue of him being a sitting Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament.

Satyam case verdict likely on Dec 23

Satyam case verdict likely on Dec 23

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

All the 10 accused in the case, including prime accused Satyam Computers founder and former chairman B Ramalinga Raju and his brother and Satyam's former MD B Rama Raju, appeared in the court, as per its direction.

Congress rakes up 'Rs 6,712-cr scam' to target Modi government

Congress rakes up 'Rs 6,712-cr scam' to target Modi government

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Surjewala alleged that Mehta and his family were allowed to leave India even when there were complaints pending against him with the CBI.

Violence never wins, says US Vice President Pence

Violence never wins, says US Vice President Pence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, You did not win. Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is still the people's house.'

Telcos asked to scrutinise bulk mobile connections

Telcos asked to scrutinise bulk mobile connections

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Taking a tough stand on the failure by mobile operators to verify subscriber documents, the government on Monday issued them directives to carry out special authenticity checks for bulk connections.

Nirav Modi can't return to India, afraid of getting lynched: Lawyer

Nirav Modi can't return to India, afraid of getting lynched: Lawyer

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The ED has claimed that Nirav Modi had refused to join the probe despite acknowledging mails and summons issued to him and that he doesn't want to return to India.

India seeks Mallya's deportation from UK

India seeks Mallya's deportation from UK

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

ED has approached the MEA seeking initiation of deportation.