The crime investigation (CID) has referred to banks to expand their cooperation in the Ministry by immediately providing documents KYC (you know your customer), reports of suspect transactions (STRS) and CCTV shots, which would help explore financial fraud -related cases and economic crimes.
The CID wing (EOW) CID said the KYC documents were vital to identify and verify investors and suspects involved in cases and that many applications for such documents awaited with banks and financial institutions.
Several Str remained waiting for years due to lack of cooperation from banking officers. Similarly, the case of CCTV shots that are necessary to identify and monitor individuals involved in fraudulent activities and help to support investigation with scientific evidence.
At a meeting held with officers of different banks and institutions at CID headquarters on Thursday, CEO CID (DGP), Ravi Shankar Ayanar said that 136 cases related to criminal offenses covered by the Corruption Act (PC) remained due to lack of proper documents.
The aim of the meeting was to solve the alarming number of waiting complaints and unresolved cases related to banking fraud that was stopped as a result of failure to deliver the fundamental documents needed for the registration of the company, Ayyanar said.
Portal to report computer crime
DGP, which states that banks play a crucial role in the support of coercive bodies in the fight against financial fraud and economic offenses, called the bank officials to extend their cooperation by submitting the necessary documents to effectively register and examine cases.
EOW officers explained the importance of the line for the auxiliary crime no. 1930 and the computer crime Portal Cybercrime.gov.in. The portal provides citizens a quick and reliable platform for reporting online financial fraud, allowing a timely action to block fraudulent transactions.
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Published – August 21, 2025 21:34
