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Vivek Agrawal named Vice President of Financial Action Task Force: Know all about him
India | Jun 19, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTVivek Agrawal currently serves as Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and has previously led the Indian delegation to the FATF. With his appointment, India has secured a significant position in the global fight against money laundering and terror financing.
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FATF showcases India-US joint crackdown on 150 mn dollars darknet drug network as ‘best practice'
India | Sep 07, 2025, 07:20 AM ISTInvestigations uncovered that the brothers operated a global drug trafficking network using digital platforms to sell narcotics worldwide. The illicit proceeds were laundered through cryptocurrencies, with the investigation revealing their control over 8,500 Bitcoins.
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FATF flags state-sponsored terror financing for first time, validates India's stand on Pakistan
World | Jul 09, 2025, 04:42 PM ISTThe FATF for the first time has officially recognised state-sponsored terrorism, reinforcing India’s long-standing charge against Pakistan-based groups like JeM and LeT. Citing the Pulwama and Gorakhnath attacks, the report exposes how terror outfits exploit hawala, crypto and e-commerce platforms.
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Terror groups exploiting e-commerce and online payment services for funding: FATF
Business | Jul 08, 2025, 08:12 PM ISTIn its 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks', the FATF flagged that certain terrorist organisations have been and continue to receive financial and other forms of support from several national governments.
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FATF flags Pakistan's ballistic missile link, India may use report to seek Pak's return to grey list
World | Jun 21, 2025, 11:12 AM ISTThe report highlights how dual-use goods, critical for ballistic missile production, were mis-declared in shipping documents and traced back to Pakistan’s National Development Complex (NDC).
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FATF condemns Pahalgam attack, says such attacks could not occur without funds for terror support
India | Jun 16, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTThe FATF statement comes in the backdrop of Indian authorities highlighting Pakistan's persistent support for terrorism and its funneling of multilateral funds for arms procurement.
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India likely to move World Bank to tighten screws on Pakistan, may ask FATF for grey-listing
India | May 23, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTIndia feels that Pakistan has failed to act on terror emanating from its territory and has been diverting funds from multilateral agencies to buy arms and ammunition.
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FATF report praises India's anti-money laundering efforts, warns of Al-Qaeda threats in J-K
World | Sep 19, 2024, 04:36 PM ISTThe FATF, in its latest report published on September 19, noted that the country has made significant steps in financial inclusion, more than doubling the proportion of the population with bank accounts and encouraging greater reliance on digital payment systems.
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FATF adopts India's mutual evaluation report, lauds efforts in tackling money laundering
World | Jun 28, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTThe adoption of the report marks a significant milestone for India and is greatly advantageous for the economy due to increased investor confidence. India has been included in FATF's 'regular follow-up' category, a distinction shared by only four other G20 countries.
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Supreme Court in 'larger public interest' grants extension to ED Director SK Mishra till Sept 15
India | Jul 27, 2023, 10:23 PM ISTSC today (July 27) began hearing on the Centre's plea seeking an extension of the ED director's tenure in view of the ongoing Financial Action Task Force (FATF) review.
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Pakistan govt rejects Imran's negotiations offer: 'Talks are held with politicians, not terrorists'
World | May 28, 2023, 07:04 PM ISTThe critical statement came as the "ousted PM" constituted a seven-member team to hold talks with the incumbent government over developing consensus on a date for the general elections.
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Russia 'pressurising' India to avoid being placed on FATF's blacklist; Will India take any steps?
World | May 27, 2023, 05:27 PM ISTRecently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Japan's Hiroshima during the G7 Summit, where India advocated for peace talks through dialogue and diplomacy. The move, according to multiple Russian news outlets, was not appreciated by Moscow officials.
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RBI updates KYC instructions on wire transfers
Business | May 04, 2023, 09:49 PM ISTThe central bank has updated instructions in the Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC) related to wire transfers and also aligned the same with the relevant recommendation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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Major setback for Russia: FATF suspends Moscow's membership over ongoing Ukraine war
World | Feb 24, 2023, 08:44 PM ISTThe global watchdog on terror financing said it is also deeply concerned by the reports of arms trade between Russia and United Nations-sanctioned jurisdictions, and malicious cyber-activities emanating from Russia
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Russia barred from future projects of FATF
World | Oct 21, 2022, 11:47 PM ISTThe FATF will continue to monitor the situation and consider at each of its plenary meetings whether grounds exist for lifting or modifying these restrictions.
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India reacts to Pakistan's removal from FATF's 'grey list'
India | Oct 22, 2022, 06:48 AM ISTPakistan has been taken off the 'grey list' in the wake of Islamabad's "high level political commitment" in dealing with the menace and carrying out reforms in its existing monitoring mechanism, according to the watchdog. The decision was taken by the FATF in its plenary held in Paris on October 20-
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Pak taken off from global terror financing watchdog FATF's grey list after 4 years; India reacts
World | Oct 22, 2022, 07:32 AM ISTFATF welcomed Pakistan's significant progress in improving anti-money laundering, combating financial terror.
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Pakistan likely to exit FATF's grey list during money-laundering watchdog's Oct plenary: Report
World | Oct 17, 2022, 03:16 PM ISTPakistan may exit FATF grey list: Pakistan was included in the increased monitoring list in June 2018 for deficiencies in its legal, financial, regulatory, investigations, prosecution, judicial and non-government sectors to fight money laundering and combat terror financing.
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Pakistan working closely with FATF to schedule early on-site visit to exit grey list
World | Jun 18, 2022, 09:40 PM ISTPakistan will continue to be on the "Grey List" of countries under increased monitoring of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a statement from the Paris-based global money-laundering and terror-financing watchdog said on Friday.
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Pakistan one step away from exiting FATF grey list
World | Jun 18, 2022, 09:39 PM ISTThe development came late Friday when FATF President Marcus Pleyer announced conclusion of the four-day plenary session in Berlin and announced approval of Pakistan's performance report, adding that an onsite visit would be done before a formal announcement.