LUCKNOW, June 11 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed the authorities to accelerate investigation into economic offences, strengthen prosecution efforts and ensure timely convictions, according to a statement issued by the chief minister's media cell following a review meeting of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW).

During the review, the chief minister emphasised that cases involving financial fraud, forgery, embezzlement and other economic crimes should be investigated swiftly and in a result-oriented manner. He directed officials to expedite the disposal of pending cases and intensify efforts to arrest wanted accused.

According to the CM media cell, officials informed the meeting that the EOW had completed 155 investi...