<h1>SFIO Launches Market Research Unit to Tackle Corporate Frauds; Uncovers Rs. 10,818 Crore in Fraudulent Activities.</h1> A Market Research and Analysis Unit (MRAU) has been established within the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to analyze media reports on financial frauds and conduct market surveillance. Following expert recommendations, a forensic lab with advanced technology and skilled manpower has been set up. From 2011 to mid-2014, SFIO completed investigations into 78 cases, uncovering frauds totaling Rs. 10,818 crore involving 31 companies. SFIO lacks the authority to settle cases, filing complaints in court instead. The government aims to enhance skills and coordination with other agencies to effectively address corporate frauds, as stated by a government official in the Lok Sabha.