80 cases of financial fraud registered in Mumbai; EOW launches probe into ₹5,485 crore scam.
Mumbai: The Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police has shared major information regarding cases related to financial fraud in the year 2026. According to police crime data, till August 31, 2026, EOW has registered 80 cases related to alleged financial fraud. A total amount of more than Rs 5,485 crore is said to be involved in these cases.
Although there has been a slight increase in the number of cases this year compared to last year, there has been a significant decline in the amount involved in alleged fraud. According to the data, cases related to excess amount were reported till the same period in the year 2025.
The number of cases increased compared to last year
According to crime data, till August 31, 2026, EOW registered 80 cases related to alleged financial fraud worth Rs 5,485 crore.
At the same time, till August 31, 2025, EOW had 75 cases registered with it related to alleged financial fraud of Rs 15,296.94 crore. That means the number of cases has increased by five this year, but the amount of economic loss has decreased significantly.
21 cases registered in January 2026
According to the data, in January 2026, EOW had registered 21 financial fraud cases involving Rs 562.61 crore.
In comparison, 13 cases involving an amount of Rs 194.35 crore were registered in January 2025. This shows that there was a difference in the number of cases in the initial months.
Major cases had increased till February 2025
According to the data, the number of cases involving financial fraud had increased by eight by February 2025. During this period, the amount of alleged fraud had increased to Rs 10,475.66 crore.
After this, many cases related to major economic crimes came to light during the year, due to which a further increase was recorded in the total cases and amount till December 2025.
123 cases registered by December 2025
According to Mumbai Police data, till December 31, 2025, the EOW had registered 123 financial fraud cases involving Rs 17,342.18 crore.
These cases included cases related to investment fraud, financial irregularities, fraud and other financial crimes.
EOW investigates major economic crimes
The Economic Offenses Wing of Mumbai Police is a special unit that investigates major economic crimes. This institution investigates financial frauds, investment frauds, banking crimes and major economic matters.
EOW investigation includes steps like scrutiny of documents, investigation of financial transactions and questioning of concerned people.
Police keep an eye on financial crimes
In a big economic center like Mumbai, cases of financial crimes remain a constant challenge for the police. Investigations into cases involving large companies, investment schemes and economic transactions are often complex.
Police are continuously taking action in such cases and surveillance is being increased to control economic crimes.
Amount declined, but cases a matter of concern
The data shows that the amount involved in cases registered till August in the year 2026 is less than last year. However, there has been an increase in the number of cases, which shows the need for vigilance regarding economic crimes.
The challenge for EOW officers is to provide justice to the victims in such cases as well as reach out to the accused and take forward the process of recovering the financial loss.
At present, the Economic Offenses Wing of Mumbai Police is investigating these cases. The number of cases registered and the progress of investigation will continue to be monitored in the coming times.