June 10 : Lucknow: To make action against economic offences more effective, faster and result-oriented, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) will be strengthened with modern technology, a robust investigation system and an effective monitoring mechanism. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the functioning and progress of EOW and directed that cases related to economic offences should be investigated quickly, with effective action and ensured convictions.
In the meeting, pending investigations, inquiries, arrests, prosecution, awareness activities and organisational reforms related to economic offences were reviewed. The Chief Minister said, “Financial fraud, forgery, embezzlement and other economic offences not only affect government resources but also damage public trust. Strict and time-bound action must be ensured against the guilty in such cases.”
During the meeting, it was informed that special efforts are being made to dispose of pending cases. By May 31, 2026, a total of 155 investigations, inquiries and follow-up actions have been completed. During the same period, 71 accused have been arrested. The Chief Minister directed that the disposal of old cases should be accelerated further and effective action must be taken against wanted accused.
The Chief Minister said, “In cases where sufficient evidence is available, prosecution and judicial processes should be expedited.”
He stressed ensuring more convictions through strong legal follow-up, quality investigation and proper evidence collection. While reviewing important cases, he directed that each case should be regularly monitored and effective action should be taken to ensure punishment as per law.
It was informed during the meeting that a Case Management System (CMS) has been developed for effective handling of investigations, inquiries and follow-up actions. This system provides facilities like digital case management, online reporting, real-time monitoring and dashboard-based tracking. The Chief Minister directed its effective use, stating that a technology-based system will improve the quality, transparency and accountability of investigations.
He also said that investigation officers should not keep any case pending for more than three months, and accountability must be fixed in this regard.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of public awareness to prevent economic offences. He said, “In the changing technological environment, it is necessary to make people aware of financial fraud, investment scams and other economic crimes.”
During the meeting, it was informed that EOW is running an awareness campaign titled “Awareness, Information, Prevention,” through which people are being educated about ways to avoid such crimes. The Chief Minister directed that this campaign should be expanded further.
He also said that action to dispose of economic offence cases in a time-bound manner should be accelerated. Training programmes on topics such as Ponzi schemes, multi-level marketing, chit fund scams and cyber fraud should make use of technology. Discussions were also held on proposals related to capacity building of the organisation, training of officers and investigators, use of modern technology and expansion of the organisation.
The Chief Minister said, “The nature of economic offences is becoming increasingly complex, and therefore investigation agencies must be equipped with modern resources, technical expertise and effective systems to effectively curb economic offences.”
