Economic Offence Wing (EOW)

The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) in Nagpur is a specialized unit within the Nagpur Police Department, tasked with investigating and combating economic and financial crimes. This unit deals with various white-collar crimes including fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, cybercrimes, forgery, and other economic offenses that affect individuals, businesses, and government entities.

Key Functions of EOW Nagpur:

Investigation of Financial Crimes
  • The EOW handles cases involving significant financial losses, fraudulent activities, and economic offenses. This includes investigating Ponzi schemes, bank frauds, and corporate scams.
Cybercrime Management
  • Given the increasing use of technology in financial crimes, the EOW also focuses on cybercrimes that have economic implications.
Coordination with Other Agencies
  • The EOW collaborates with other law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions to gather intelligence and prosecute offenders.
Public Awareness and Education
  • Part of the EOW's mandate is to educate the public about financial crimes, promoting awareness to prevent individuals and businesses from falling victim to such offenses.
Asset Recovery
  • The unit works on tracing and recovering assets that have been fraudulently acquired or diverted, ensuring that victims of economic crimes receive restitution where possible.