Corruption
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is responsible for investigating cases involving corruption by public servants of the Central Government, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and corporations. This includes officials who are accused of taking bribes, abusing their positions for personal gain, or engaging in corrupt practices that compromise public trust. The CBI plays a key role in upholding integrity within the public sector by probing high-profile corruption cases and ensuring that offenders face legal consequences.
1.Economic Offenses
The CBI handles significant cases related to economic offenses, which include serious financial crimes such as bank frauds, financial frauds, import and export violations, and smuggling. These offenses often involve large-scale financial losses and may have a severe impact on the economy. The CBI investigates these cases to ensure that financial institutions and businesses adhere to legal frameworks and to prevent illegal activities that could destabilize the financial system.
2.Special Crimes
The CBI is tasked with investigating special crimes such as terrorism, bomb blasts, kidnapping for ransom, and criminal activities committed by the mafia or underworld elements. These crimes often involve complex criminal networks and pose a serious threat to national security and public safety. The CBI brings its specialized investigative skills to these high-stakes cases, working closely with other law enforcement agencies to solve them and bring the perpetrators to justice.
3.Suo Moto Cases
Under its jurisdiction, the CBI has the authority to initiate investigations suo moto (on its own) in cases arising in the Union Territories of India. This allows the CBI to act proactively without waiting for a formal complaint to be filed. In such cases, the CBI exercises its discretion to investigate matters that may require urgent attention, ensuring that crimes and offenses are swiftly addressed by the agency’s specialized investigation teams.
The CBI’s role is vital in tackling high-profile corruption, complex economic crimes, terrorism, and other serious offenses that require a specialized and coordinated approach to law enforcement.