The government has decided to establish a separate division in the Kerala Police to deal with economic offences. The new division will be set up under the Crime Branch.
The State Cabinet on Wednesday decided to create 433 posts for the purpose, including one Inspector General, four Superintendents of Police, 11 DySPs, 19 inspectors, 29 sub-inspectors and 73 senior civil police officers and civil police officers each and 16 drivers.
The new division will investigate cases relating to cheating, economic scams, money laundering, confidence tricks and forgery.