Financial and Economic Crimes

At The Jurists International Advocates & Solicitors, we provide expert legal representation in complex financial and economic crime cases, defending individuals, professionals, and corporations accused of financial irregularities, regulatory violations, and economic offenses. These cases often involve intricate financial transactions, cross-border elements, and scrutiny from multiple regulatory agencies. Our experienced legal team is adept at navigating such complexities, delivering precise legal strategies and comprehensive defence solutions.

Our Approach to Financial and Economic Crimes

Financial and economic crimes can result in severe consequences—ranging from reputational damage to financial penalties, asset attachment, and imprisonment. Our approach involves proactive legal risk management, forensic analysis, and tactical courtroom advocacy. We emphasize early-stage intervention, helping clients manage legal exposure from the investigation stage itself.

We engage directly with regulatory and enforcement bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), and Income Tax Department, ensuring that our clients’ rights are protected throughout proceedings.

Areas of Expertise

Our firm handles a wide range of economic offense matters, including:

1. Banking & Loan Fraud

We represent clients accused of bank fraud, including misrepresentation in loan documentation, diversion of funds, and fraudulent withdrawal schemes. Our legal team works to challenge the basis of default allegations and investigates procedural lapses by financial institutions.

2. Tax Evasion and Financial Misreporting

We provide defence against prosecution and penalty proceedings initiated by the Income Tax Department and GST authorities for alleged evasion, concealment of income, fake invoicing, and bogus transactions. Our lawyers are proficient in interpreting taxation statutes and identifying errors in assessments and audits.

3. Securities and Market Violations

Allegations of market manipulation, insider trading, and fraudulent securities practices are dealt with seriousness by SEBI. We assist clients facing inquiries, adjudication proceedings, and prosecutions related to securities law violations under the SEBI Act and Companies Act.

4. Foreign Exchange and FEMA Violations

We advise and defend clients in matters involving contraventions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), such as illegal remittances, foreign asset disclosure failures, and violations related to inbound/outbound investments.

5. Corporate and Accounting Fraud

Our legal team defends directors, auditors, and executives accused of manipulating company accounts, hiding liabilities, or engaging in fraudulent financial reporting. We assist during inspections by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) and represent clients in company law tribunals and criminal courts.

6. Cyber-Enabled Financial Offenses

With increasing reliance on digital platforms, economic crimes often involve cyber elements. We represent clients accused of online financial scams, digital payment fraud, phishing, and identity theft, combining our financial crime expertise with cyber law knowledge.

7. Money Laundering under PMLA

We handle investigations and trials under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), ensuring protection of clients from unjust asset seizure and wrongful prosecution. Our team also helps respond to provisional attachment orders, summons, and complaints filed before the Adjudicating Authority.

Facing investigation or charges in an economic offense case can be overwhelming. Reach out to our experienced team at The Jurists International Advocates & Solicitors for expert legal guidance and powerful representation in financial and economic crime matters.

Why Choose The Jurists International for Financial & Economic Crime Defence?

1. Integrated Financial and Legal Expertise:

   Our attorneys bring deep knowledge of financial systems, corporate regulations, and tax laws to provide well-rounded legal strategies.

2. Regulatory Interface:

   From investigations to trials and appeals, we provide a comprehensive range of services to ensure that every aspect of a case is addressed with precision and diligence.

3. Tailored Defence Strategy:

   Each case is different. We formulate customized legal defences based on documentary analysis, expert opinions, and procedural grounds.

4. High-Stakes Case Experience:

   We have successfully defended clients in high-profile and high-value financial crime cases, preserving their legal and financial interests.

5. Confidentiality and Integrity:

   Financial crimes involve sensitive data and reputational risk. Our team ensures all matters are handled with absolute confidentiality and discretion.