Market Research and Analysis Unit (MRAU) was set up in 2009 in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to perform the following functions:-
i. Repository of information
ii. Improving investigation skills
iii) Inputs for adopting best international practices
iv. Co-ordination with other investigative agencies etc.
MRAU analyses media reports as well complaints received in SFIO on matters containing financial frauds by companies. It also assists SFIO teams engaged in the investigation of chit fund cases like Saradha Realty and others by providing analytical support, updates of information in the public domain and obtaining inputs from various enforcement agencies.
The unit has been strengthened with the induction of appropriate technical tools and skilled technical manpower. A Forensic Laboratory equipped with the state of art technology has also been set up under the supervision of MRAU to enhance data analytics capabilities.
This was stated by Shri Arun Jaitley, Minister of Corporate Affairs in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
i. Repository of information
ii. Improving investigation skills
iii) Inputs for adopting best international practices
iv. Co-ordination with other investigative agencies etc.
MRAU analyses media reports as well complaints received in SFIO on matters containing financial frauds by companies. It also assists SFIO teams engaged in the investigation of chit fund cases like Saradha Realty and others by providing analytical support, updates of information in the public domain and obtaining inputs from various enforcement agencies.
The unit has been strengthened with the induction of appropriate technical tools and skilled technical manpower. A Forensic Laboratory equipped with the state of art technology has also been set up under the supervision of MRAU to enhance data analytics capabilities.
This was stated by Shri Arun Jaitley, Minister of Corporate Affairs in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
