In India, CBI matters typically refer to cases handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the premier investigative agency responsible for tackling corruption, high-profile crimes, and other significant matters that often involve public officials, government institutions, or large-scale criminal activities. The CBI operates under the jurisdiction of the Government of India and often takes up cases that require specialized and unbiased investigation.
Functions of the CBI:
- Anti-Corruption: Investigating allegations of corruption and misconduct against public officials and government employees.
- Special Crimes: Handling cases such as serious fraud, murder, organized crime, financial crimes, and human trafficking.
- Economic Offenses: Investigating large-scale financial frauds, money laundering, and bank-related crimes.
- High-Profile and Sensitive Cases: Taking over investigations in sensitive cases or when directed by the Supreme Court or High Courts of India.
- Cyber Crimes: Investigating cyber-related crimes, such as hacking, data theft, and other digital offenses.
Types of Cases Handled by the CBI:
1. Corruption Cases:
- Investigations against public servants for accepting bribes, misusing official positions, or engaging in other corrupt activities.
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is often invoked in such cases.
2. Financial and Economic Offenses:
- Bank Frauds: Investigating fraudulent activities involving large sums of money or manipulation of banking operations.
- Corporate Frauds: Enquiries into companies involved in deceptive business practices, cheating investors, or violating laws.
- Money Laundering: Probing into the illegal transfer and conversion of money gained from criminal activities.
3. Special Crimes:
- High-Profile Murders: Investigating politically or socially sensitive murder cases.
- Kidnapping for Ransom: Investigations into cases where organized crime or high-profile individuals are involved.
- Terrorism-Related Investigations: Assisting in terror-related cases, especially when there is an international connection.
- Human Trafficking and Organized Crime: Tracking large-scale trafficking operations or other syndicated crimes.