Question : INVESTIGATION BY SFIO IN COMPANY LIQUIDATIONS



(a) whether the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has investigated frauds in company liquidations:

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the status of these investigations?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI SACHIN PILOT)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b)& (c) During the last five years, 27 companies under liquidation were referred to SFIO for investigation. Out of the said 27 cases, SFIO has completed investigation in 24 cases and in the remaining 3 cases, investigation is under progress.