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Unmasking Corporate Frauds in India

DECCAN INQUIRER   e news  bi-weekly EDITOR: NAGARAJA.M.R .... VOL.22 .. .ISSUE...27……02/04/2026 Unmasking Corporate Frauds in India By Ritika Tawar Corporate fraud, a major category of white-collar crimes, is a serious issue in India questioning the strength of India’s regulatory and legal infrastructure. The paper examines the different aspects of corporate fraud, examining the present laws like the Companies Act, of 2013, Prevention of Corruption Act, of 1988, and the functioning of enforcement agencies like SEBI, CBI, and SFIO. Despite a well-chiseled legal framework, enforcement continues to be plagued by institutional logjams, procedural clogs, and poor inter-agency coordination. Examining recent high-profile fraud cases, this article identifies systemic loopholes and proposes reformations to strengthen detection, prosecution, and deterrence mechanisms. The study focuses on a multipronged strategy with legal reformations, technological integration, and improved accou...