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Are you a SmartOwner India investor facing delayed payouts, project delays, or allegations of misrepresentation?

This video provides crucial guidance for affected investors to pursue fund recovery by involving the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrar of Companies (ROC).
SmartOwner, a prop-tech platform facilitating fractional real estate investments, faces issues mirroring those seen in major corporate fraud cases like IL&FS and DHFL.

While SEBI oversees AIF compliance, enforcement can be lax for intermediary firms like SmartOwner, especially in real estate where project delays and liquidity crunches are common. The MCA/SFIO intervenes when corporate fraud or mismanagement is suspected, as demonstrated in DHFL's RoC-triggered probe.

Learn how to collectively file complaints and trigger regulatory action:
• Gather evidence: Compile investment agreements, payment proofs, communications, project status updates, and group affidavits detailing losses. Document patterns of delayed payouts and unmet return promises.

• File with ROC: Submit an initial complaint to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) via the MCA portal (mca.gov.in), citing mismanagement or fraud under the Companies Act, 2013. Filing as a group strengthens the case for "public interest".

• Escalate to MCA for SFIO involvement: If ROC does not act, petition MCA directly via email or the CPGRAMS portal, invoking Section 212 to request an SFIO probe for "serious fraud". Emphasise the urgency to prevent insolvency which could freeze assets.

• Consider additional legal steps: Approach the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for oppression/mismanagement, file parallel complaints with SEBI, or file a Police/Cyber FIR for fraud.


Don't let your investments be stranded like in IL&FS's prolonged asset recovery. Early SFIO involvement can force transparency, facilitate asset recovery, and ensure payouts, potentially preventing a full collapse.

Act quickly to avoid insolvency filings that prioritise creditors over investors.
Disclaimer: This guidance is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult legal experts for tailored advice.

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