CM Yogi directs officials to step up action against financial offenses
Lucknow, June 10: To make action against economic crimes more effective, prompt, and result-oriented, the Economic Offences Investigation Organization (EOW) will be empowered with modern technology, robust investigation systems, and effective monitoring mechanisms. Reviewing the functioning and progress of the EOW, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed to ensure prompt investigation, effective action, and conviction in cases related to economic crimes.
The meeting reviewed pending investigations, inquiries, arrests, prosecutions, public awareness activities, and organizational reforms related to economic crimes.
Yogi said that financial fraud, forgery, embezzlement, and other economic crimes not only drain government resources but also undermine the trust of ordinary citizens. Strict and timely action must be ensured against the perpetrators in such cases.
The meeting was informed that the organization is making special efforts to resolve pending cases. By May 31, 2026, 155 investigations, inquiries, and follow-up proceedings had been completed. During this period, 71 accused were also arrested.
Chief Minister directed that the disposal of old cases be further expedited and effective action be taken against wanted accused. In cases where sufficient evidence is available, the prosecution and judicial process should be expedited. He emphasized the need to ensure convictions in as many cases as possible through strong advocacy, quality investigations, and evidence collection.
Reviewing important cases at the meeting, instructions were given to regularly monitor each case and take effective action to ensure the perpetrators are punished according to the law.
The meeting was informed that a Case Management System (CMS) has been developed for effective management of investigations, inquiries, and follow-up proceedings. This system facilitates digital case management, online reporting, real-time monitoring, and dashboard-based monitoring.
While instructing for its effective use, the Chief Minister said that the technology-based system will enhance the quality, transparency, and accountability of investigations. Investigating officers should not retain any case for more than three months. Their accountability should also be fixed in this regard.
Chief Minister also emphasized the importance of public awareness in preventing economic crimes, saying that in the changing technological environment, it is essential to make people aware of financial fraud, investment fraud, and other economic crimes.
The meeting was informed that the EOW is conducting an “Awareness, Information, Prevention” campaign, through which the public is being informed about prevention of various types of economic crimes. The Chief Minister directed that this campaign be expanded further.
Yogi urged that action be accelerated to resolve cases related to economic issues in a timely manner.
He urged the use of technology in training programs on topics such as Ponzi schemes, multi-level marketing, chit-fund scams, and cyber fraud.
The meeting also discussed proposals related to capacity building, training of officers and investigators, the use of modern technology, and the expansion of the organization. The Chief Minister stated that the nature of economic crimes is becoming increasingly complex. Therefore, it is essential to equip investigative agencies with modern resources, technical expertise, and effective procedures to effectively curb economic crimes.
