White Collar Crimes
Managing the legal exposure and the reputational fallout together.
Allegations of financial or economic wrongdoing carry a dual burden — the legal proceedings themselves, and the reputational damage that can begin the moment an allegation becomes public, regardless of its eventual outcome. MovLegal advises corporates, directors, and individuals facing this kind of exposure, working alongside our compliance and litigation teams to manage both dimensions in tandem.
Why This Matters
White collar investigations often move slowly and involve multiple regulators or agencies simultaneously — the police, the Enforcement Directorate, SEBI, or the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. A response strategy that addresses only one forum while ignoring the others can leave a client exposed on fronts they didn’t anticipate.
Our White Collar Crimes Services
Fraud & Cheating Investigations
Defending clients in matters involving allegations of fraud, criminal breach of trust, and cheating, from the investigation stage through trial.
Economic Offences
Advising on matters under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), including proceedings before the Enforcement Directorate and related asset attachment issues.
Corporate Fraud Response
Advising boards and audit committees on internal investigations, disclosure obligations, and coordination with law enforcement when fraud is suspected or discovered internally.
SFIO & SEBI Enforcement
Representing clients in investigations by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office and SEBI enforcement proceedings, including responses to summons and show-cause notices.
Director & Officer Liability Defence
Advising individual directors and officers on personal liability exposure in corporate criminal matters, distinguishing individual culpability from corporate liability.
Who We Work With
- Corporates and boards responding to fraud allegations or regulatory investigations
- Directors and officers facing personal liability exposure
- Companies under SFIO or SEBI enforcement scrutiny
- Individuals facing PMLA proceedings before the Enforcement Directorate
Get in Touch
If your organisation or you personally are facing a white collar investigation, early and coordinated legal response matters. Book a consultation to discuss your situation.