"It is a complex issue. No specific commitment can be made on this matter as it involves many legal complications," additional director general of police (Crime Branch), B K Sharma told reporters here.
Sharma said he could not give any assurance in the matter of returning money to investors who feel cheated and duped by chit fund companies and other NBFIs in the state.
There should be requisite legislation in place in order to return money to investors, he said.
Sharma who was here today to review the ongoing investigation against some chit fund companies said, a number of cases have been registered against some chit fund companies and investigation is in progress.
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He, however, admitted swindling of a large amount of public money in the process through false promises.
Meanwhile, All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) of Balasore branch demanded a CBI inquiry into the matter and immediate return of money to poor investors.