<h1>Ministry Investigates 152 Companies for Fraud; Legal Actions Ordered Under Companies Act, Early Warning System in Development.</h1> Over the past three years, the Ministry has initiated investigations into 152 companies for alleged fraudulent activities, completing 64 investigations with reports submitted. Legal actions have been ordered against companies and individuals for violations under the Companies Act, 1956, and other laws. Two investigations have been stayed by the courts. The Ministry has established a Market Research and Analysis Unit within the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, equipped with a forensic lab and skilled personnel, and is developing an Early Warning System for fraud detection. These measures were detailed by the Minister of Corporate Affairs in a Lok Sabha response.