1 The Serious Fraud Investigation Office Internship Program
This program, which commenced in 2017, is designed to facilitate the interaction between the interns and the multi-disciplinary organization that specializes in combating white-collar crimes.
Interns participating in this program have the opportunity to engage with a team of experts from various fields such as accountancy, forensic auditing, law, information technology, investigation, company law, capital market, and taxation. The SFIO's internship is structured to offer insights into the detection and prosecution processes of complex financial frauds.
The internship duration ranges from a minimum of one month to a maximum of two months. During their tenure, interns are expected to maintain confidentiality and are required to furnish a Declaration of Secrecy. Additionally, interns may receive a stipend of INR 7000 per month, subject to certification from the officer they are attached to.
To apply for the internship, interested students must follow the application procedures as outlined by the SFIO. The internship provides a unique opportunity for individuals seeking to understand and contribute to the workings of an agency dedicated to tackling serious fraud, bribery, and corruption at a high level.
2 Popular roles for interns at SFIO
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) offers internship opportunities in the following areas:
1. Economics
2. Commerce
3. Law
4. Management
5. Computer Forensics
Additionally, the internship is open to students pursuing professional courses with the following institutions, which suggests roles related to these fields as well:
1. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
2. Institute of Cost Accountants of India (CMA)
3. Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)