White Collar Crime & Criminal Laws

AAA Legal possesses the expertise to advise clients on potential risks and to develop robust compliance programs tailored to specific industry requirements and organizational needs. The firm diligently handles all forms of investigations, including those involving accounting irregularities, financial misconduct, fraud, bribery, corruption, as well as independent internal investigations and matters referred by audit committees.

The firm undertakes internal investigations and prepares detailed reports outlining appropriate remedial measures, identifying systemic weaknesses, and recommending corrective actions. AAA Legal also defends companies and individuals in matters initiated by agencies such as the SFIO, ED, PMLA authorities, and SIT, providing representation at every stage of proceedings, including court appearances.

AAA Legal has extensive expertise in advising on corporate and accounting fraud, data privacy issues, corporate compliance, intellectual property theft, embezzlement, and money laundering. The firm regularly works with forensic auditors and investigative agencies to obtain the necessary reports and evidentiary material, and represents clients in white-collar crime matters at both the preventive and prosecution stages.

Key Highlights

  • Handling Indian regulatory and criminal law assignments relating to IT laws, Enforcement Directorate, white-collar crimes, police complaints, employment, and labour complaints.
  • Liaison and advising multinational companies in relation to criminal cases, FIRs, and legal cases initiated and filed against the companies and their employees.
  • Represented a client for acquiring a clone copy of a CD containing a “demand” under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
  • Represented a witness in a case before the Special Judge (CBI), Rouse Avenue Court.
  • Preparation by way of deposition for an investigation under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
  • Successfully opposed bail for over a year for an ex-employee who misappropriated funds of a leading grocery delivery app.
  • Advised a consultancy company regarding criminal complaints related to ex-employee termination contracts and compliances.
  • Represented and advised a mobile manufacturing company in the High Court of Allahabad against the Enforcement Directorate (Department of Revenue) and defreezing of bank accounts under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
  • Represented a company for an offence under Section 99 of the Companies Act, 2013, before the Ld. District Court, Tis Hazari, New Delhi.
  • Successfully represented and secured a favourable order in a Special Leave Petition challenging bail conditions before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
  • Regularly handling Enforcement Directorate, DRI, Customs, DGST complaints against several clients and advising on white-collar crime investigations.
  • Filed appeals under Section 25 of the PMLA for asset attachments, providing formidable representation in high-profile money laundering cases involving shell companies and intricate property transactions.
  • Representing and advising an e-commerce company on cash shortages, labour codes, and commercial disputes.
  • Advised a telecom company on valuation of imported goods, seizure, and provisional release of goods under the Customs Act, 1962. Handling critical regulatory compliance and disputes in customs, DGST, and enforcement-related cases.
  • Drafted and contested various petitions, including those involving criminal complaints, recovery cases, and company law violations.
  • Represented clients in complex financial disputes before forums such as NCLT, NCLAT, and High Courts.
  • Successfully contested writ petitions, including challenges under the Copyright Act and other statutory frameworks involving criminal elements.
  • Assisted clients in compliance with IT and data protection laws, addressing regulatory concerns related to criminal cases.
  • Represented international companies in criminal complaints filed under Section 200 Cr.P.C. for offences including defamation and threats.
  • Managed high-profile investigations and legal representation in Prevention of Corruption Act cases, as well as Prevention of Money Laundering Act disputes.
  • Leading and handling white-collar crime investigations, including drafting legal responses, advising on regulatory requirements, and appearing before enforcement and adjudicatory bodies.