Archive · 24 Jun 2025
UP EOW Orders Arrest of Fugitives in Financial Crime Cases
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Uttar Pradesh is cracking down on people who have run away after committing financial crimes.
They're going to arrest these fugitives.
This includes big scams like the Bike Bot case and a scholarship fraud.
The EOW is reviewing old cases, making sure investigations move faster, and preparing strong evidence for court.
They will also consider giving rewards for information on the fugitives and using tough laws.
This is to ensure that those who committed financial fraud are brought to justice.
Uttar Pradesh's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) launched a state-wide drive to arrest fugitives.
The drive targets absconding accused in economic crime cases, including high-value scams.
EOW reviewed investigation files, focusing on major cases involving multi-crore frauds.
Officers were instructed to expedite investigations and ensure strong court submissions.
Names of absconders will be shared for potential cash rewards and Gangsters Act invocation.
- Who
- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh Police.
- What
- EOW launched a state-wide drive to arrest absconding accused in economic crime cases.
- When
- The directive was given on Tuesday, June 24.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, particularly Meerut region.
- Why
- To arrest fugitives involved in economic crimes and expedite pending investigations.
- Organization
- Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Uttar Pradesh Police
- Location of meeting
- Meerut
- Director General (EOW)
- Neera Rawat
- Cases under review
- Multi-crore frauds, embezzlements, stamp duty evasion, PDS ration scams, etc.
- Key cases mentioned
- Bike Bot scam, minority scholarship fraud