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Cybercrime & Economic Offences

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About Cybercrime & Economic Offences Services

We defend individuals and professionals against online fraud, cheating, or financial crime allegations. Our legal strategy includes full digital evidence management.

 

Cybercrime and Economic Offences are two major categories of white-collar crimes that involve illegal activities using digital technology or financial manipulation. These crimes can affect individuals, businesses, and governments, and are punishable under Indian law.

Cybercrime

Cybercrime refers to criminal activities carried out using computers, the internet, or digital devices. These crimes target networks, systems, or individuals to steal, damage, or misuse data and digital assets.

 

Examples of Cybercrime:

  • Online frauds & scams

  • Phishing and identity theft

  • Cyberstalking and online harassment

  • Hacking and data breaches

  • Ransomware and malware attacks

  • Credit/debit card fraud

  • Social media impersonation

 

Relevant Indian Laws:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000

  • Indian Penal Code (Sections 419, 420, etc.)

  • Cybercrime Cells under state police handle investigation and prosecution.

 

Economic Offences

Economic offences are financial crimes that involve fraud, cheating, misappropriation of funds, or violation of financial regulations. These are often committed by individuals, companies, or organizations to gain illegal financial benefits.

 

Examples of Economic Offences:

  • Bank frauds

  • Money laundering

  • Tax evasion

  • Embezzlement

  • Ponzi schemes / investment scams

  • Fake currency circulation

  • Insurance fraud

 

Key Regulatory Bodies & Laws:

  • Economic Offences Wing (EOW) – handles investigation of large-scale financial crimes.

  • Enforcement Directorate (ED) – investigates money laundering under PMLA, 2002.

  • SEBI, RBI, Income Tax Dept. – regulate financial activities.

  • Indian Penal Code, Companies Act, and other laws apply based on the nature of the offence.

 

Why Legal Support is Important:

  • To file or defend cases in cyber or financial fraud matters.

  • To assist in recovering lost money or assets.

  • To respond to notices, summons, or arrests in such cases.

  • To get support in filing complaints to cybercrime cells or EOW.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I report a cybercrime in India?

You can file a complaint:

  • Online at cybercrime.gov.in (National Cybercrime Portal)

  • At your nearest Cyber Crime Police Station

  • With the local police station, which may forward it to the cybercrime cell

Immediately:

  • File a complaint on the Cybercrime Portal

  • Inform your bank to block the transaction/card

  • Preserve screenshots, emails, or chats as evidence

  • Contact legal professionals for further assistance

Punishments range from monetary fines to imprisonment up to 10 years, depending on the severity and type of offence under laws like the IT Act, IPC, or PMLA.

Yes. Our expert legal team provides defense representation, bail support, and case strategy for clients accused in cybercrime or financial offence matters.

Yes, we provide legal assistance for filing recovery claims, pursuing civil or criminal action, and working with cybercrime/economic offences departments to help clients recover their money.

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