Serious Fraud Investigation Office jurisdiction limits other agencies and imposes special arrest and bail restrictions in fraud probes. The Central Government may assign company investigations to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, whose Director may designate inspectors and whose ... Summary
Serious Fraud Investigation Office jurisdiction limits other agencies and imposes special arrest and bail restrictions in fraud probes.
The Central Government may assign company investigations to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, whose Director may designate inspectors and whose Investigating Officers exercise inspector powers; SFIO has exclusive jurisdiction once assigned, other agencies must transfer records. Companies and officers must provide information and assistance. SFIO may arrest under recorded belief and is subject to special bail limitations for specified fraud offences. SFIO submits interim and final reports to the Central Government, which may direct prosecution, and SFIO investigation reports filed with the Special Court are treated as police reports.
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