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Help Needed: How to Reopen Fraud Investigation and Recover Money?
02-Jan-2025 (In Cyber Crime Law)
I was defrauded of ₹6.23 lakh in 2022 by an agent linked to a fake cryptocurrency scheme in Pune. Despite filing a criminal case and submitting evidence, the investigation remains incomplete, with key perpetrators (company bosses) not named in the charge sheet.
I’ve been advised to:
File a Writ Petition in the High Court to reopen the investigation.
File a Civil Recovery Suit against the agent.
Challenges:
Investigation gaps leave the main fraudsters untouched.
How to file for the above?ty !
File an application before the Magistrate where the charge sheet is submitted, requesting further investigation. Explain in detail the gaps in the investigation and the necessity of additional inquiry. The court has the power to direct further investigation even after the charge sheet is filed.
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If the local police and Magistrate fail to address your concerns, you can file a writ petition in the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a direction to the police for reinvestigation or further investigation. Attach evidence highlighting the inadequacy of the investigation.
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Adv. Devang Manjrekar
Mumbai | 100+ Answers
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Well, you can file a Writ Petition in High Court to transfer the case either to CBI or SIT. If B Summary Report has not been filed, then, Investigation can be done again or Reinvestigation is possible.
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Adv. Pankaj Bajaj
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