Sebi forwards complaints against QNET to state govtThey have also been accused of using the banned binary pyramid business model for its multi-level marketing schemes to lure investors.
Bill to check ponzi schemes put on holdA proposed bill to check fraudulent multi-level marketing (MLM) or ponzi schemes has been put on hold by the government.
Fake investment schemes mostly MLM, CIS activities: GovernmentTo curb such activities, various steps including stricter corporate governance norms have been prescribed in the new Companies Act.
High-level IMG looking into functioning of MLM, NBFC, CISThe IMG has been constituted under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary (Financial Services) and has officials from the Reserve Bank an...
Govt mulls central oversight agency to check ponzi menaceThe CEIB has also suggested empowering the proposed agency to take up for investigation those cases that may have taken place in different ...
Andhra Pradesh: Nine promoters of multi-level marketing firm held in fraud caseIn their crackdown on unscrupulous MLM schemes, police have arrested nine promoters of a firm for allegedly duping investors by promising t...
Direct selling companies like Amway plan agitation against "police harassment"Direct selling companies said they are planning nation- wide agitations if the Government fails to curb their mistreatment within 45 days.
Review meeting this week on Multi Level Marketing activities: Sachin PilotAbout 87 companies have come under the government scanner for allegedly engaging in fraudulent MLM schemes.
- Govt panel suggests consumer campaign against ponzi schemes
The committee has also suggested framing of fresh guidelines on the nature of operation of the direct selling and MLM companies so that gen...
- Government panel for ban on defaulter MLM firms, blocking websites
A Govt panel has suggested wide-ranging changes in the rules governing such businesses, including a ban on defaulter firms.
50 multilevel marketing firms are under EOW probePolice officers say a special unit under the EOW should have been formed much earlier, but was delayed due to a shortage of manpower.
Central government may prod states to control direct selling, MLM businessThe central government may ask states to pass special Acts for regulating direct selling and multilevel marketing (MLM) companies operating...
- Transparent rules should govern the multi-level marketing business
For MLM companies, the govt should issue clear guidelines about what constitute genuine business practices, which generate economic benefit...
- Govt inspecting 87 chit-funds, multi-level marketing cos: MCA
As many as 87 companies have come under the scanner for alleged irregularities related to chit fund schemes and money circulation in the ga...
- 'Home Ministry can set up SFIO type body to probe fraud by MLM companies'
The Corporate Affairs Ministry has said the Home Ministry can set up a SFIO-type special body to probe frauds by the multi-level marketing ...
SFIO recommends body to curb fraudulent chit funds, MLMsThe Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has recommended setting up of an institution to check fraud through chit funds and multi-leve...
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If Mahatma Gandhi was India's greatest gift to the world in 20th century, Gandhian Engineering (GE), could be a great gift to mankind in 21...