If the suspect in a fraud case has been arrested, it can usually be investigated for up to two months, but the investigation period can be extended. If the suspect is not brought to justice in a fraud case, the investigation period will generally be very long. According to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law, the period of investigation and detention of criminal suspects after arrest shall not exceed two months. If the case is complicated and cannot be concluded at the expiration of the time limit, it may be extended for one month with the approval of the people's procuratorate at the next higher level.
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Article 156 of the Criminal Procedure Law
The period of investigation and detention of a criminal suspect after his arrest shall not exceed two months. If the case is complicated and cannot be concluded at the expiration of the time limit, it may be extended for one month with the approval of the people's procuratorate at the next higher level.
Article 157
Particularly important and complicated cases that are not suitable for long-term trial due to special reasons shall be submitted by the Supreme People's Procuratorate to the NPC Standing Committee for approval to postpone the trial.
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