White Collar Crimes & Economic Offences
White Collar Crimes are non-violent offences committed for financial gain, typically involving deceit, fraud, breach of trust, or regulatory violations. These crimes are prosecuted under a broad spectrum of statutes and demand a nuanced understanding of both criminal law and complex financial transactions.
Our firm offers robust legal representation and strategic counsel in white collar crime matters. We defend individuals, corporate entities, directors, public officials, and professionals facing regulatory scrutiny, prosecution, or internal investigations.
🔷 Key Legislations We Deal With:
We represent clients in proceedings under a variety of Indian statutes, including:
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Cheating, forgery, criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy, etc.
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)
Companies Act, 2013 – Corporate fraud, mismanagement, and non-compliance.
SEBI Act, 1992 and related securities laws – Insider trading, market manipulation.
Income Tax Act, 1961 – Tax evasion and prosecution under the Black Money Act.
Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)
Information Technology Act, 2000 – Cyber fraud, data theft, and electronic forgery.
Customs Act, 1962 and GST laws – Smuggling, tax evasion, and fraudulent input tax credits.
The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) – Fraudulent trading, misconduct by directors.
🔷 Types of White Collar Offences We Handle:
Corporate & Accounting Fraud
Banking & Financial Frauds
Money Laundering & Benami Transactions
Ponzi Schemes and Investment Scams
Tax Evasion and Fake Invoicing Schemes
Insider Trading and Securities Fraud
Cybercrime and Digital Financial Fraud
Procurement Fraud & Bribery
Forgery and Falsification of Documents
Director/Promoter Misconduct & Misrepresentation
🔷 Our Services
⚖️ Litigation & Representation
Representation in trial courts, special CBI courts, ED adjudicating authorities, PMLA tribunals, High Courts, and Supreme Court.
Filing and defending:
Bail Applications (Regular & Anticipatory)
Quashing Petitions under Section 482 CrPC
Discharge Applications
Writ Petitions challenging unlawful arrest, seizure, or attachment
Appeals and Revision Petitions
🕵️♂️ Regulatory Defence & Compliance
Representation before:
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Income Tax Department
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
Registrar of Companies (RoC)
Response to summons, notices, and show-cause proceedings.
Legal strategy for cooperation or contestation during investigation and search/seizure.
📊 Internal Investigations & Forensic Audits
Assistance in conducting internal inquiries for listed/unlisted companies.
Liaising with forensic audit teams and preparing legal reports.
Advising audit committees and boards on regulatory disclosures and risk.
🛡️ Preventive Compliance & Risk Advisory
Risk assessment and compliance audit to prevent white collar exposure.
Corporate governance and anti-corruption training.
Advisory on regulatory policies, whistleblower mechanisms, and reporting obligations.
✅ Why Clients Choose Us
🧠 Deep expertise in financial law, criminal law, and regulatory mechanisms.
💼 Multidisciplinary approach combining litigation, compliance, and strategic advisory.
🏛️ Strong litigation presence before courts and enforcement agencies.
🤝 Discreet and responsive service with a focus on reputational management.
Our White Collar Crime & E.C. Lawyers




