Investigation by Central Bureau of Investigation triggered where deposit schemes cross jurisdictions and materially affect public interest, prompting referral. Where the Competent Authority reasonably believes a deposit scheme offence involves parties or property across multiple jurisdictions and amounts that significantly affect the public interest, it shall refer the matter to the Central Government for investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation; such referral is deemed to include State Government consent and the Central Government may transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation under Special Police Establishment provisions.