ENGLISH VERSION

A STRONG PUBLIC CALL AGAINST CORRUPTION

INDIA

Sub Major Shambhu Dayal, National Director, Anti-Corruption Cell, Crime Research Investigation Agency of India, has called upon citizens, social organizations, responsible members of the public and other stakeholders to play an alert, responsible and lawful role, in preventing and reporting corruption, bribery, financial irregularities, misuse of public resources, fraud and administrative misconduct.

The National Director stated that corruption is not merely a matter of financial loss. It can affect transparency, accountability, good governance, public services and public confidence in institutions. Effective efforts against corruption therefore require public awareness, factual complaints, documentary evidence, transparency and respect for the rule of law.

Citizens having genuine information concerning alleged corruption or serious financial/administrative irregularities should submit their complaint through the appropriate competent government/statutory authority and lawful channel. Where available, complaints should include:

1. Date and place of the incident;
2. Relevant office/department and concerned persons;
3. Copies of relevant correspondence and orders;
4. Payment or transaction records;
5. Documentary or digital evidence; and
6. Other verifiable information.

Warning Against False and Malicious Complaints

The purpose of an anti-corruption campaign is not to defame an innocent person, settle private disputes, create pressure or circulate unsupported allegations on social media. Every complaint should be based upon facts, evidence and bona fide reasons.

A legal conclusion regarding an allegation should be reached by the competent authority after following the applicable procedure. Every concerned person is entitled to due process and a fair opportunity to present their case in accordance with law.

Cyber Crime and Financial Fraud Awareness

Citizens should never share OTPs, ATM/Debit Card details, PINs, UPI PINs, Internet Banking Passwords or other confidential financial information with unknown persons.

The public should remain alert to fraudulent calls, WhatsApp messages, video calls and threats by persons falsely claiming to be police officers, government officials, bank officials or other authorities.

In case of suspected cyber crime or financial fraud, citizens should immediately report the matter through the appropriate authorized police, cyber crime or government channel and preserve available electronic evidence.

Protection of Women, Children and Vulnerable Persons

Any information concerning crime, exploitation, harassment or abuse involving women, children, senior citizens or other vulnerable persons should promptly be brought to the notice of the appropriate police or competent statutory authority. The dignity, privacy and identity of victims should be protected.

Role and Objective of the Anti-Corruption Cell

The Anti-Corruption Cell seeks to promote public awareness, ethical conduct, transparency and accountability, and to encourage citizens to communicate genuine concerns through appropriate lawful channels.

Where a matter requires registration of an FIR, arrest, search, seizure, prosecution or any other statutory police/administrative action, such action must be undertaken by the competent government/statutory authority in accordance with applicable law and prescribed procedure.

Message from the National Director

PUBLIC COMMITMENT